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TitleSpodumene
DescriptionSpodumene is a member of the Pyroxene Group. It has the chemical formula LiAlSi2O6. Spodumene is a rock forming mineral in granites and pegmatites that bear other lithium minerals. Spodumene was only recently discovered in the past 3 centuries. Spodumene is from the Greek, spodoumenos, meaning “burnt to ashe.” This sample is about 5 cm.
LocationUSA ▹ South Dakota. Near Black Hills.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-10-10.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1348.
Key wordsspodumene, pyroxene
Tech details442 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera.
GeoDIL number1621