Lepidolite
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Lepidolite

Madagascar

Chemical formulaKLi₂Al(Al,Si)₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂

Mohs hardness
2,5
Dimensions
33×32 mm

Properties

Specimen properties and description

Colour
Pale pink
Density
2,84 g/cm³
Lustre
Vitreous to pearly
Transparency
Opaque
Cleavage
Perfect in one direction on (001)
Crystal system
Monoclinic

Crystal structure

Monoclinic crystal system

Crystal symmetry diagram.

Monoclinic crystal system
Lepidolite