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Chemical formula
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K(Li,Al) 3 (Si,Al) 4 O 10 (F,OH) 2 |
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Crystalline system
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monoclinic |
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Class
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silicates |
| Origin | Naipa, Mozambique |
| Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Lepidolite massive.
Lepidolite is a variety of mica that is lilac or purplish pink in color. It is usually associated with other lithium minerals such as spodumene in pegmatites.
It is mined as a secondary source of lithium. It is also one of the major sources of the rare rubidium and cesium.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.