lepidolite Min.
(ˈlɛpɪdəlaɪt)
[f. Gr. λεπιδο-, λεπίς scale + -lite.]
A variety of mica containing lithia.
| 1796 Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) I. 208 Lepidolite, Lilalite of some. 1837 Dana Min. 264 A violet variety [of common mica] occurring in small scales, has been distinguished by the name lepidolite. 1863 Fownes' Chem. 298 The best material for the preparation of rubidium, is lepidolite, which has been found to contain..0·2 per cent. of that metal. 1879 Rutley Stud. Rocks x. 134 Before the blowpipe lepidolite colours the flame purple-red. |