Collection: Lepidolite

Series Formula: KLi₂Al(Si₄O₁₀)(F,OH)₂ to K(Li_1.5Al_1.5)(AlSi₃O₁₀)(F,OH)₂

Colour: Pink, light purple, light rose red, other colors possible but are rare.

Luster: Sub-Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy, Pearly

Hardness: 2½ - 3½

Specific Gravity: 2.8 - 2.9

Crystal System: Monoclinic

Member of: Trioctahedral mica Group > Mica Group

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