Spodumene

Properties

Formula LiAlSi2O6
Abbreviation Spd
Classification Clinopyroxene
Members Hiddenite, Kunzite
Luminescence emitters Mn, Unspecified
Spectra Luminescence (2)
IMA Status Approved (IMA 1962 s.p.)
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Crystal symmetry Monoclinic, Point group 2/m, Space group C2/c (#15)
Tags Mineral, Silicate

Composition

Element Atoms
Al 1
Si 2
O 6
Li 1
Total: 10