There are different ways that stones can be used in healing. One method is to use stones that slowly impart 
various minerals to the wearer through the skin. Green turquoise usually carries bio-available copper, real hematite carries iron in it, and another class of stones which are lithium-bearing.
Natural lithium coming from the earth is very healing and anti-inflammatory, and brings light into the cellular structure and nervous system, is a powerful meditation stone that encourages spirituality. Areas which are rich in lithium-bearing stones will tend to have that mineral element suspended in the water such as Lithia Springs, Georgia. California has a long ridge of granular lepidolite which infuses the landscape with not only a very laid-back vibe, but also finds it way into the water system.
Lithium which comes from pharmaceuticals is often both habit-forming and very toxic because of the chemical processes that are used in rendering lithium for use in drugs, consequently it is not a good idea to be on such pharmaceuticals for very long.
There are a number of different lithium bearing stones commonly used in making healing jewelry. The most common are sugilite, lepidolite, and amazonite.
Sugilite is fairly expensive in raw pieces large enough to cabochon. It is dark purple to almost black in color, and is considered a major “love stone” inspiring both spiritual love and wisdom, while promoting spiritual awareness and psychic ability, most probably because it assists one in settling down to spiritual practices. It activates the head chakras. Introducing sugilite into the body’s electrical field is almost immediately calming, and maintaining it next to the skin for a length of time will certainly promote a sense of calm well-being. Sugilite also contains manganese, which works with the lithium to cure headaches and other stress-related syndromes.
Lepidolite comes in different textures from sand to a grainy mass to shiny sheet-like mica layers, all of which is quite powerful. Experiments using the purple/pink lepidolite sand in glass vials suspended from little chains showed that the vials would swing when certain types of music was played. Glass vials filled with lepidolite sand and lepidolite stones make excellent pendulums for dowsing. Lepidolite in any form is itself very sensitive and yet assists the wearer in healing on all levels, while alleviating stress from all sources. It helps one to settle down and focus on whatever matter is at hand. Lepidolite is said to dissipate negativity, obsessive thoughts, insomnia and despondency and promotes emotional healing. I highly recommend this stone for children who have difficulty concentrating. It is excellent for making gem elixirs or enhancing essential oil blends since the lithium in lepidolite is readily bio-available.
Amazonite ranges in colors from a soft pastel green, to a medium bluish-green, to a bright green with white stripes and it is common to see optical chatoyancy in this last form. It is extremely soothing and eliminates aggravation and impatience to promote mental and emotional clarity. Amazonite is a powerful heart and throat chakra stone that enhances loving communication, and promotes acceptance. It makes children more cooperative. On the physical level it aids in calcium assimilation, removes blockages to the flow of neural impulses and dispels muscle spasms. It is an excellent stone to use in elixirs.
Any time I know that someone is under a great deal of stress, I check to see if they need one of these lithium-bearing stones added to the medicine jewelry I am making for them. My customers often report back that their lives are going a lot smoother and their aches and pains are alleviated. I often use all three of these healing stones in my “arthritis necklaces” along with a selection of other healing stones that work synergistically and hold the energy of my intent in helping the person the given piece is for. Another great favorite is the "Smoother Still" necklace with features a central lepidolite drop with clear quartz, kyanite, moonstone and sugilite, which all combined together work very well to remove energy blockages in the body while promoting calmness even under very difficult situations.
