The purple mineral Lepidolite can also occur in other colours depending on trace amounts of manganese in the crystal lattice.
The purple mineral Lepidolite can also occur in other colours depending on trace amounts of manganese in the crystal lattice. It can be a source of rare elements, such as rubidium and caesium.
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