2024
DOI: 10.3390/min14010117
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Reevaluation of the K/Rb-Li Systematics in Muscovite as a Potential Exploration Tool for Identifying Li Mineralization in Granitic Pegmatites

Michael A. Wise,
Adam C. Curry,
Russell S. Harmon

Abstract: A dataset of >1190 published compositional analyses of muscovite from granitic pegmatites of varying mineralogical types was compiled to reevaluate the usefulness of K-Rb-Li systematics of muscovite as a tool for distinguishing mineralogically simple pegmatites from pegmatites with potential Li mineralization. Muscovite from (i) common, (ii) (Be-Nb-Ta-P)-enriched, (iii) Li-enriched, and (iv) REE- to F-enriched pegmatites contain Li contents that vary between 10 and 20,000 ppm depending on the degree of pegm… Show more

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“…Lithium and rubidium are crucial metals that play significant roles in national economic development [1][2][3][4]. Lithium, the lightest known metal, is widely utilized in various fields such as lightweight Li alloys, Li batteries, hydrogen bombs, rockets, nuclear submarines, and new jet aircraft.…”
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“…Lithium and rubidium are crucial metals that play significant roles in national economic development [1][2][3][4]. Lithium, the lightest known metal, is widely utilized in various fields such as lightweight Li alloys, Li batteries, hydrogen bombs, rockets, nuclear submarines, and new jet aircraft.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Lithium, the lightest known metal, is widely utilized in various fields such as lightweight Li alloys, Li batteries, hydrogen bombs, rockets, nuclear submarines, and new jet aircraft. Rubidium and its compounds find applications in biomedical research, electronics, fiber optic communication, special glass, and fireworks [1][2][3][4].…”
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