spodumene
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of spodumene
1795–1805; < French spodumène < German Spodumen < Greek spodoúmenos, present participle of spodoûsthai to be burned to ashes (derivative of spodós wood ash)
Example Sentences
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At current spodumene concentrate prices, project economics are attractive, says Whelan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
At spot spodumene prices, Wildcat’s net present value is A$1.49/share, or A$2.9 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Extraction in Australia requires additional energy because the lithium ore, also known as spodumene, has to be mined and removed from solid rock.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
One report this month said that the price of spodumene had hit its lowest level since August 2021.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
Kunzite, like all spodumene, has a pronounced cleavage.
From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram
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