Lepidolite (Noun)
Meaning
A mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Lepidolite is a mineral of the mica group that is an important source of lithium, a key component in the production of lithium-ion batteries.
- The lepidolite deposits found in the mine were of high quality and were extracted for use in the electronics industry.
- Lithium is often extracted from lepidolite, a mineral that is found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
- The geologist carefully examined the lepidolite sample, noting its characteristic pink to lilac color and scaly texture.
- The mining company's discovery of a large lepidolite deposit was seen as a major breakthrough in the production of lithium.