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Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2, Quartz : SiO2, Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18] | |
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Afghanistan Lepidolite, Quartz, Tourmaline Kunnar, Afghanistan 16.2x 15.0x 6.7 cm Although this is mostly lepidolite, usually considered to be simply a "matrix" mineral, this is a very large and beautiful specimen in its own right. It has small tourmalines, sprinkled in vugs as well as a light smoky quartz crystal perched on the end. |
| © KhyberMinerals.com | Photo ID: 141747 View Count: 185 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2 | |
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Peech, Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan A 9 cm specimen of "Lepidolite" crystals ( Polylithionite-Trilithionite series) from Peeck, Kunar, Afghanistan. Specimen and photo: Knut Eldjarn. |
| © Knut Eldjarn | Photo ID: 142772 View Count: 192 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2, Albite : Na[AlSi3O8], Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18] | |
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Peech, Konar (Kunar; Konarh; Konarha; Nuristan) Province, Afghanistan 16.9 x 14.0 x 6.8 cm. An incredibly large and rich specimen of translucent, lavender lepidolite, from Peech. This large, heavy specimen is solid lepidolite, and on top, it has formed wonderful crystallized "flowers" with a thin "snowfall" of albite. Lying across the lepidolite is a gemmy, three-centimeter, terminated crystal of tourmaline. |
| © Rob Lavinsky | Photo ID: 201606 View Count: 97 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2, Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18], Albite : Na[AlSi3O8] | |
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Paprok, Nuristan Province (Nurestan; Nooristan), Afghanistan Heavy piece featuring a large etched microcline crystal peppered with books of purple Lithium-bearing Lepidolite plus a thick and slightly bent bi-color. There's on one side a flower of Albite var. Cleavelandite as well. Truly beautiful piece which displays greatly ! Dimensions : 13,5cm x 11,9cm x 10,6cm Main Tourmaline is : 3cm long |
| © Gemswallah | Photo ID: 161774 View Count: 127 |
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Blue Jacket Tin Mine, Glen Wills, Mt Wills Mining District, Omeo, East Gippsland Shire, Victoria, Australia 12cm diameter slab of relatively fine grained lepidolite-quartz-albite pegmatite from the Blue Jacket mine dump. A few black spots of cassiterite are scattered throughout the sample. |
| © Ryan Eagle | Photo ID: 249848 View Count: 26 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2 | |
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Blue Jacket Tin Mine, Glen Wills, Mt Wills Mining District, Omeo, East Gippsland Shire, Victoria, Australia Purple, coarse grained lepidolite with rudimentary ball peen habit in quartz. Diameter of sample 8cm. |
| © Ryan Eagle | Photo ID: 249847 View Count: 23 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2, Albite : Na[AlSi3O8] | |
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Alto da Cabeca Mine, Parelhas, Borborema mineral province, Rio Grande do Norte, Northeast Region, Brazil Recently, some very attractive 3 – 4 cm “balls” of lepidolite with the general appearance of the lepidolite on this specimen have come from Brazil. But this is the first I have EVER seen on matrix – and a fine matrix of snowy Albite blades, at that! The lepidolites, with a pleasing lavender color, are isolated on the matrix, and have a ... |
| © Rob Lavinsky | Photo ID: 23667 View Count: 521 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2 | |
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Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil Hexagonal crystal of lepidolite 18 mm across composed of many smaller parallel 2-4 mm lepidolite crystals. Color is pale pink-purple. Complete and undamaged. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #829. Overall size of mineral specimen: 27x20x16 mm. Size of individual crystals: 2-18 mm. |
| © 2001 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 2969 View Count: 669 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2 | |
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Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil Two interconnected crystals of lepidolite. The crystals are lilac-purple and transparent. The crystal shape is unusual - starting to form the classic star-mica shape, but not quite there yet. No damage. Overall size of mineral specimen: 30x22x14 mm. Size of individual crystals: 16-20 mm. |
| © 2003 John H. Betts | Photo ID: 10840 View Count: 618 |
Lepidolite : K(Li,Al)3(Si,Al)4O10(F,OH)2 | |
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Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil Pretty lavender lepidolite, with an almost metallic sheen, formed in a myriad of shell-like layers into what is known as "ball" lepidolite. Unusual! 3.6 x 3.1 x 2.2 cm |
| © Rob Lavinsky | Photo ID: 27275 View Count: 519 |
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