spodumene

IPA: spˈoʊdʌmin

(mineralogy) The mineral lithium aluminium inosilicate (LiAl(SiO₃)₂), a pyroxene and ore of lithium, sometimes regarded as a gemstone, which may be greenish, yellowish or pinkish in appearance.

Examples of "spodumene" in Sentences

Spodumene is a lithium-rich mineral often found in pegmatite rocks
The gemstone variety of spodumene, known as kunzite, can range in color from pink to lilac
Miners extract spodumene ore to extract lithium, which is used in the production of rechargeable batteries
When heated, spodumene transforms into beta-spodumene, which is a more valuable form of the mineral
Some spodumene crystals can reach impressive sizes, making them highly sought after by gem collectors