lepidolite

/ˈlɛptʃə/
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Definitions of lepidolite
  1. noun
    a mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium
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    type of:
    isinglass, mica
    any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
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