lepidolite

American  

[li-pid-l-ahyt, lep-i-dl-] / lɪˈpɪd lˌaɪt, ˈlɛp ɪ dl- /

noun

1. a mineral of the mica group, potassium lithium aluminum silicate, commonly occurring in lilac, rose-colored, or whitish scaly masses: an ore of lithium.

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lepidolite British  

/ lɪˈpɪdəˌlaɪt, ˈlɛpɪdəˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a lilac, pink, or greyish mica consisting of a hydrous silicate of lithium, potassium, aluminium, and fluorine, containing rubidium as an impurity: a source of lithium and rubidium. Formula: K 2 Li 3 Al 4 Si 7 O 21 (OH,F) 3

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Etymology

Origin of lepidolite

First recorded in 1790–1800; lepido- + -lite

Example Sentences

At the same time, concern is growing about the environmental impact of extracting lithium ore from lepidolite, which has already led Yichun authorities to shut some plants, further challenging the country’s drive for self-reliance.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023

Eric Norris, president of Energy Storage at the world’s top lithium miner Albemarle Corp, said miners in the U.S. would never be allowed to do the kind of processing seen in China for lepidolite.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023

Further dimming the outlook for lepidolite, environmental damage is a growing concern.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023

To draw investment, the city has rolled out a raft of sweeteners in recent years, targeting 500,000 metric tons a year of lithium carbonate production from lepidolite and other sources.

From Reuters • Jun. 15, 2023

According to R. Bunsen, the best source of rubidium and caesium salts is the residue left after extraction of lithium salts from lepidolite.

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