All lithium-bearing minerals, of which lepidolite is one of the best examples, are excellent at balancing emotional states and dealing with extremes such as anger, aggression, depression, worry, anxiety or tension. When quartz is added to the mix the effects are amplified: lithium quartz is stronger than lepidolite quartz, but this mineral works nearly as well. Holding or carrying lepidolite quartz is a great aid to relaxation and to achieving a measure of serenity and calm. We have also found that they can be very effective at purifying and detoxifying, especially in removing the after-effects of anaesthesia medications swiftly and safely from the body.