Lepidolite used to be rare, but it has only become more accessible in the past decade. It is sometimes a large round bundle-like aggregate or a small flat continuous block, but the most common is a pink-purple microcrystalline rough stone, and the surface shines when exposed to light. Lepidolite is a subspecies of mica that is colored by the lithium element it contains. Polycarbonate is used in the industry as a thermal insulation material and in crystal therapy to protect the heart from damage. Lepidolite is often associated with pink tourmaline, which gives the soft lepidolite added strength and allows it to heal emotional trauma and encourage the expression of desire.
The role of lepidolite Distribution and reserves of lepidolite
China has abundant lepidolite resource reserves, mainly located in South China. The deposits in Yichun in Jiangxi, Zhengchong and Jianfengling in Hunan, and Limu in Guangxi are the most typical ones. As one of the producing areas of lithium resources in my country, Jiangxi Province is very rich in resources, which are mainly distributed in the Yichun tantalum and niobium mine in Xinfang Town, Yuanzhou District, and in the junction area of Yifeng County, Fengxin County and Gaoan City. The Yichun tantalum-niobium mine contains the world’s largest lepidolite mine. The proven mineable lithium oxide reserves are 383,000 tons, which is converted into 157,000 tons of metallic lithium reserves.
The role of lepidolite and the identification of lepidolite
1. Rounded lepidolite is often pink in color and mixed with pink tourmaline
2. The round lepidolite is not very shiny
The role of lepidoliteThe role of lepidolite
Lepidolite also plays many roles in life. For example, if plastic is used outdoors for a long time and is irradiated by ammonium carbonate from sunlight for a long time, the mechanical properties of the plastic product will be reduced, which will affect its use. This is because ultraviolet light in sunlight breaks most chemical bonds and destroys polymer materials. In order to extend the life, some anti-UV aging agents, such as lepidolite powder, are often added to polymer plastics. The layered structure of lepidolite powder can improve the toughness and crack resistance of polymer plastic materials. It can also make the material have an ultraviolet light shielding effect through the polarizing effect of the mica layer.
As a mineral with high yield, lepidolite also has many other excellent effects. For example, it can be used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat headaches and other diseases. It can be used in flame retardants and lubricants when combined with aluminum hydroxide and other objects.
