noun
- a lithium-rich mineral of the mica group, typically purple or pink, used as an ore of lithium
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- Lepidolite is one of the most important commercial sources of lithium.
- The geologist identified lepidolite crystals in the pegmatite sample.
- Battery manufacturers rely on lepidolite to extract lithium for electric vehicle production.
- The purple lepidolite specimen was a prized addition to the mineral collection.
- Lepidolite deposits in South America supply much of the world's lithium demand.