(R637-9) Raspberry Lepidolite Specimen and 50 similar items

(Internal # R637-9) This is genuine piece of RASPBERRY LEPIDOLITE specimen is opaque raspberry with sparkle, 3-3/4" long x 2-1/4" tall x 1/4" wide, polished front with flat back. What you see in to photo is what you get. RASPBERRY LEPIDOLITE - New Mexico Lepidolite (KLi2Al(Al,Si)3O10(F,OH)2) is a lilac or rose-violet colored phyllosilicate mineral of the mica group that is a secondary source of lithium Lepidolite is an uncommon mica and has only in the past decade become available on the mineral market in large quantities. Lepidolite is an ore of lithium and forms in granitic masses. The typical violet to pink color of lepidolite is characteristic. Like other micas, has a layered structure of lithium aluminum silicate sheets weakly bonded together by layers of potassium ions. These potassium ion layers produce the perfect cleavage. Single large plates or "books" of lepidolite can have appealing violet color and make attractive mineral specimens. WE SHIP WORLDWIDE, see the chart for postage to your country. Click on our Store tag for SIMILAR items.