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Definition of "lepidolite" [le•pid•o•lite]

  • A lilac or pink to gray mineral of the mica group, K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2, used as lithium ore and in ceramic production. (noun)

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Use "lepidolite" in a sentence
  • "Lithia, the oxide of lithium (Li_ {2} O), occurs in quantities of 3 or 4 per cent. in various silicates, such as lepidolite (or lithia-mica), spodumene, and petalite."
  • "It is occurs several minerals such as lepidolite, pollucite, amazonite, etc."
  • "It is occurs several minerals such as lepidolite, pollucite, amazonite."
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