Lepidolita
Lepidolita is a mineral with formula K(Li,Al)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂, in the Silicatos (Filosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Orense, España.
Description
Purple mica, exfoliable, with a silky texture. Rich in lithium.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0546
- Internal reference
- X0117
- Composition
- K(Li,Al)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂
- Name
- Lepidolita
- Group
- Silicatos (Filosilicatos)
- Province
- Orense
- Country
- España
- Etymology
- From the Greek 'lepis' (λεπίς), meaning 'scale', in reference to its micaceous structure, which exfoliates into thin sheets or scales.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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