Crystal system:        monoclinic        Hardness:    6,5 - 7
Density:                       3,2            Streak:        White   
Cleavage:        Perfect            Composition:    silicate    LiAlSi2O6

Spodumene is derived from the Greek word “spodoumenos”, which translates to “burnt to ash”, which refers to the ashy colour of early specimens.  Spodumene is a relatively new mineral having been discovered in the last 300 years, and gem varieties have only been discovered in the last ...
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