Lithiowodginite
Lithiowodginite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the oxides & hydroxide class, with the chemical formula LiTa₃O₈.
It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system (space group C2/c). It is a member of the Wodginite structural group.
Key properties: Mohs hardness 5–6; specific gravity 7.5; Pale pink streak; Adamantine luster.
IMA symbol Lwdg, IMA status: approved, named in 1988.
Found in the albite zone of granite pegmatites.
It is found associated with Wodginite, ixiolite, irtyshite, simpsonite.
The name refers to the dominant LITHium content and relation to wodginite.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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