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spodumene

spodumene

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A mineral people mine to get lithium that forms long, narrow crystals
  • noun
  • /ˈspɒdʒʊmiːn/
  • Specialized
: espodumeno
  • The spodumene crystals were beautifully displayed in the museum.

Australia, the rock actually it comes from rock and the rock is called spodumene.

Examples

  • Can you identify a spodumene among these minerals?

  • The pale green color of this crystal indicates it is a variety of spodumene known as hiddenite.

  • Large deposits of spodumene are mined for the extraction of lithium.

  • Scientists analyzed the spodumene sample to determine its purity before processing.

  • The jeweler showcased a stunning spodumene crystal that glistened under the light.

  • Mining companies are increasingly interested in extracting spodumene due to its high lithium content.

  • The pale green spodumene found in the region is prized for its beauty and rarity.

Surface Forms

spodumene singular
spodumenes plural

Etymology

Spodumene comes from the Greek word spodumenos, and from spodos which means 'ash' or 'burnt'; a helpful image is its pale, ash-like crystals. That's why this mineral got its name and why spodumene is known today as a lithium-containing rock we mine for lithium.