Lepidolite
Feature | Specification |
Chemical Formula | KLi₁₋ₓAlₓ(Si₄O₁₀)(F,OH)₂ |
Color | Lilac, purple, pink, white |
Hardness | 2.5–3 on the Mohs scale |
Density | 2.8–3.2 g/cm³ |
Luster | Pearly to vitreous |
Crystal System | Monoclinic |
Cleavage | Perfect cleavage |
Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
Occurrence | Found in pegmatite rocks and lithium-rich deposits |
Uses | Gemstones, mineral specimen collections, lithium source |