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LEPIDOLITE [1 record]

Record 1 2016-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A mineral of the mica group [which] commonly occurs in rose- or lilac-colored masses made up of small scales, as in pegmatites.

OBS

Chemical formula: K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral (fluosilicate de potassium, de lithium et d'aluminium) du système cristallin monoclinique, du groupe des micas, flexible, de couleur variée.

OBS

C'est un minéral rare sauf dans certaines pegmatites et filons hydrothermaux.

OBS

Dans la lépidolite, on reconnaît une certaine proportion de lithium accompagnant soit Al [aluminium] («lépidolite» sensu stricto), soit Mg [magnésium] («taenolite»).

OBS

Formule chimique : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Mica que contiene litio y constituye una mena de este metal; cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico y se encuentra en forma de cristales blancos o rosados parecidos a la moscovita.

OBS

Fórmula química: K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2

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