The name 'Spodumene' is from the Greek spodos, meaning burnt to ash. Spodumene is a silicate mineral often referred to as lithium feldspar. Its mineral form is characterized by har…
What is Spodumene?Spodumene is a pyroxene mineral that is typically found in lithium-rich pegmatites. It is usually associated with other lithium minerals such as lepidolite, eucry…
When it comes to the actual phase conversion of spodumene, the process has been known since the 1950s. The process has been patented and, still nowadays, heavily dominates the…
