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Spodumene/ Lepidolite

The most important of these minerals are spodumene (Li2O, Al2O3. 4SiO2) and petalite (Li2O, Al2O3. 8SiO2). Spodumene has a theoretical Li2O content of 8.03%. Due to its high lithium content, spodumene is considered the most important lithium ore mineral. A typical run of mine ore can contain 1-2% Li2O, while a typical spodumene concentrate suitable for lithium carbonate production contains 6-7% Li2O (75% – 87% spodumene). Higher grade concentrates with 7.6% Li2O and low iron content are used in ceramics and more demanding industries.

Pure lithium is a soft alkali element, which is white or silver in color. It is the lightest solid element on the planet, and floats on water. Being highly reactive, lithium is not found in its native state in the natural environment, but only in the form of ionic compounds.

Lithium is widely abundant, but there are only a few places on earth where it exists in adequate concentrations to make lithium mining economically viable.

Lithium’s physical properties make it an essential raw material in the highly strategic market for lithium-ion batteries.

Spodumene/ Lepidolite

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