lepidoid
Lepidoid is a term used in mineralogy to describe minerals that exhibit a scaly or flaky texture. This texture is often the result of the mineral's crystal structure, which allows it to split into thin, flat sheets. Lepidoid minerals are typically characterized by their ability to be easily split into thin layers, a property known as cleavage. This cleavage is often perfect, meaning the mineral can be split along a single plane with minimal effort.
Lepidoid minerals are commonly found in metamorphic rocks, where the heat and pressure of metamorphism cause
The term "lepidoid" is derived from the Greek word "lepidos," which means "scale." This reflects the scaly