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MATERIAL: I am a lithium-rich mica.
DESCRIPTION: I am typically lilac to purple with a flaky, layered structure and a pearly sheen. I am quite soft.
FORMATION: I form in granite pegmatites alongside other lithium-bearing minerals.
METAPHYSICAL USES: I am known for calming the nervous system and easing emotional overwhelm.