Where does “lepidolite” come from?
lepidolite (English) comes from English -lite, from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
lepidolite (English): A pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic...
Definitions
- A pale lilac mica mineral that is a mixed basic...
Ancestry of “lepidolite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | -lite | used to form names of rocks and minerals |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |