noun
- Plural of lepidolite; lithium-rich mica minerals that are important sources of lithium and other elements.
Usage: technical; mineralogy
Examples
- Lepidolites are commonly mined for their lithium content.
- The geologist identified several lepidolites in the pegmatite sample.
- Battery manufacturers rely on lepidolites as a primary source of lithium.
- Lepidolites typically display a purple or pink coloration.
- The extraction of lithium from lepidolites has increased significantly in recent years.