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Spodumene is a pyroxene mineral composed of lithium aluminum inosilicate as well as LiAl(SiO3)2 and is a source of lithium.

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Mineral Spodumene

Occurs as colorless to yellowish, as well as purple or lilac kunzites, yellow-green or emerald green latent prismatic crystals, often large. We found 14.3 m / 47 ft single crystals in the Black Hills, South Dakota, USA.

The normal low-temperature form (α) proceeds according to the monoclinic scheme. On the other hand, high temperature (β) crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Normal (α)e turns into (β) at temperatures above 900°C. We also often see bands parallel to the main axis of the crystal. Distinct triangular markings are often found on the crystal faces.

The stone was first described in 1800 from a typical location in Utø, Södermanland, Sweden. The stone is found by the Brazilian naturalist José Bonifacio de Andrada e Silva. The stone's name comes from the Greek zdumenos, which means "burned to the ground" due to the opaque as well as ashy appearance of the material refined for industrial use.

The stone is found in pegmatites and lithium-rich granite aplites. Associated minerals include quartz, as well as albite, petalite, eucryptite, lepidolite, and beryllium.

The transparent material has long been used as a gemstone with kunzite varieties and is also hidden to mark their strong pleochroism. Sources are Afghanistan, as well as Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Quebec, Canada and North Carolina, California, USA.

Varieties of gems

Hiddenite

Hiddenite is a pale emerald green gemstone variety first discovered in Alexander County, North Carolina, USA. The name comes from William Earl Hidden (February 16, 1853 – June 12, 1918), a mining engineer, collector of minerals and mineral merchant.

Spodumene kunzite

Kunzite is pink to lilac in color with a small amount of manganese in the color. Some, but not all, of the kunzites used to make gemstones have been heated to improve their color. To improve the color of the stone, it is often irradiated.

Tryfan

Tryfan is synonymous with but also used for colorless or yellowish varieties.

The value of spodumene and medicinal properties

The following section is pseudo-scientific and based on cultural beliefs.

A stone of love, pure unconditional, sensual love. A highly purifying gemstone will release emotional blockages and release love on all levels. The stone can remove all obstacles on the way to love.

Tryfan crystals are used for cleansing and regeneration. They remove negative energy and impurities from the aura and emotional body, purify the environment, restore freshness, optimism and purposefulness. Varieties with a slight blue to bluish-green tint, as well as bicolor or tricolor specimens, are rare.

Spodumene from Pakistan

FAQ

What is spodumene used for?

Lithium aluminum silicate, a mineral commonly found in pegmatite veins. In its natural opaque form, the crystal is processed as lithium ore and processed into various grades for use in ceramics, glass, batteries, steel, fluxes, and medicine.

What is the difference between Podsum and Lithium?

Higher quality gemstones tend to contain more lithium than most brines. Geographical location, rocks are much more evenly distributed on Earth, and there are deposits on every continent.

Where in the world is spodumene found?

Stone deposits are found all over the world. The most notable deposits are found in Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan and the United States (California, North Carolina and South Dakota).

How to recognize Spyumene?

The crystal is strongly pleochroic. Pleochroism is easily observed in many transparent crystals, which change color from yellow to purple when viewed from different angles. Pink kunzite often has a deeper pink color at the ends of the crystals due to pleochroism. The stone can grow into huge crystals.

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