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IMA mineral species

Spodumene

LiAlSi₂O₆

Pyroxene, single chain inosilicate mineral.

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Spodumene specimen
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Properties

🔷 Monoclinic✏️ streak white
Chemical formulaLiAlSi₂O₆
ElementsLi, Al, Si, O
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolSpd
Nickel–Strunz class9.DA.30

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Utö nature reserve, Sweden

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