LEPIDOLITE

lepidolite

(noun) a mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lepidolite (countable and uncountable, plural lepidolites)

(mineral) A pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic fluoride and aluminosilicate of potassium, lithium and aluminium.

Source: Wiktionary


Le*pid"o*lite, n. Etym: [Gr. -lite: cf. F. lépidolithe.] (Min.)

Definition: A species of mica, of a lilac or rose-violet color, containing lithia. It usually occurs in masses consisting of small scales. See Mica.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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