Lepidolite 101: The Benefits Of This Crystal + How To Work With It, From Experts

While some crystals are energizing and stimulating, others are more relaxing and peaceful. And if you're in need of the latter, you won't want to miss out on lepidolite. Here's what to know about this stone, according to crystal experts.

The stone is best known for being a calming crystal, and Askinosie notes it's primarily found in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the Czech Republic, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.

"Then you can choose to go, 'OK, I'm not going to stay in this spiral. I'm going to get back to my breath. I'm going to calm myself, and I'm going to stay in that state of being," she explains.

Along with keeping you rooted in the present, Askinosie says lepidolite also promotes feelings of peace by helping you get out of your head. "It's the ultimate chill crystal," she says, noting that lepidolite takes you out of your head and drops you into your heart.

According to Askinosie and crystal expert Debra Haugen, lepidolite is excellent for both the third-eye and crown chakras. Askinosie notes it "really aligns with the crown chakra to clear an overactive mind." And the third eye, which deals with intuition and clear vision, benefits from lepidolite's soothing and clearing energy as well, she adds.

One of Askinosie's favorite ways to work with lepidolite is to briefly meditate with it on her third eye whenever she needs to relax. "It helps to calm my mind, it helps to clear away the racing thoughts, and most importantly, it really helps to remind me to breathe," she explains, adding, "Three breaths can help change your state of mind and how you show up at something—so lepidolite is very powerful for that."

Lepidolite can pair very will with a calming affirmation such as, "I am at ease," or "Every breath soothes me." Askinosie's personal favorite affirmation for lepidolite is, "Inner peace if my superpower." Whichever affirmation you choose (here's a master list for inspo!), reach for your lepidolite and repeat your affirmation aloud a few times whenever you need a mental reset.

If you need an excuse to take a luxurious bath, why not include some lepidolite and make it a third-eye chakra ritual bath? Here's what you'll need plus how to do it, according to Haugen.

Of course, one of the simplest ways to work with any crystal is to keep it on you whenever you think you might need it. You could wear lepidolite jewelry, keep a small piece in your pocket, or even put a stray stone in your purse.

And lastly, another simple way to work with any crystal is to keep it somewhere where its properties will be most beneficial. In the case of calming lepidolite, think your bedroom, to help you unwind before bed, or even at your work desk in the car—wherever you get stressed and know you could use a deep breath.

Additionally, crystal expert Yulia Van Doren of goldirocks previously told mbg that if you happen to be working with the crystal hematite, lepidolite can actually help balance some of hematite's intensity.

Lepidolite is suited for any of your preferred crystal cleansing techniques, which could include cleansing and charging under the light of the full moon, smudging with smoke, using sound from singing bowls, or even using your own breath. Check out our full guide to cleansing and charging crystals for more inspo on how to take care of your lepidolite, and be sure to keep it frequently cleansed the more you're working with it.

If a state of calm is what you're seeking, lepidolite is the crystal to go for. Whether you keep it on your person, meditate with it, or have some on your desk, let this pretty purple stone offer you peace whenever you need it.