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Distinguishing Lepidolite from Muscovite

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Distinguishing Lepidolite from Muscovite

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Lepidolite and muscovite are two micas that often occur together in pegmatites. Both are phyllosilicate minerals and members of the polylithionite-trilithionite series. Lepidolite is a source of lithium in minable quantities. Lithium is in demand for batteries from small batteries in phones to large batteries in electronic and hybrid vehicles.

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