Recently, some very attractive 3; 4 cm "balls" of lepidolite with the general appearance of the lepidolite on this specimen have come from Brazil. But this is the first I have EVER seen on matrix; and a fine matrix of snowy Albite blades, at that! The lepidolites, with a pleasing lavender color, are isolated on the matrix, and have a brilliant luster across their curved surfaces. Lepidolite is typically an "accent" mineral, but here is a rare specimen where it is really the star! I know its not the most glamorous species, but to me that makes such a piece all the more desirable. 8.5 x 5.5 x 5 cm