lepidolite

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A geology student examines a piece of lepidolite in the lab.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium: Lepidolite is a lilac-gray or rose-colored phyllosilicate mineral. It is a secondary source of the metal lithium.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The geologist identified the pink crystal in the granite as lepidolite.
  • Lepidolite is often mined for its lithium content, which is used in batteries.

Advanced Usage

• Lepidolite is frequently discussed in geological and mineralogical contexts concerning pegmatite formations and lithium extraction.
  • The economic viability of the deposit depended on the concentration of lepidolite within the pegmatite.

Variants and Related Words

• Mica (n): A group of silicate minerals known for their perfect basal cleavage, to which lepidolite belongs.
  • Other common micas include muscovite and biotite.
• Lithium (n): A soft, silver-white metal, the chemical element (Li) for which lepidolite is an ore.
  • Lithium-ion batteries are common in electronic devices.

Synonyms

• Lithium mica: A direct synonym highlighting its composition.
• Pink mica: A descriptive synonym referencing its common color.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Source of lithium: A common descriptive phrase for lepidolite's primary industrial use.
  • Before modern extraction methods, lepidolite was a major source of lithium.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium