| Ripidolite | n. [ Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. fan + -lite. ] (Min.) A translucent mineral of a green color and micaceous structure, belonging to the chlorite group; a hydrous silicate of alumina, magnesia, and iron; -- called also clinochlore. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Lepidolite | n. [ Gr. lepi`s -i`dos, a scale + -lite: cf. F. lépidolithe. ] (Min.) A species of mica, of a lilac or rose-violet color, containing lithia. It usually occurs in masses consisting of small scales. See Mica. [ 1913 Webster ] |