Waldemar Theodore Schaller has written:

'Spodumene from San Diego Co., California' -- subject(s): Spodumene, Mineralogy

There are numerous silicate minerals with second letter "p", including sphene, epidote, spodumene and apophyllite.

Lithium is a non-silicate mineral. It is typically found in minerals such as spodumene, lepidolite, and petalite, which belong to the silicate mineral group.

Lithium belongs to the alkali metal family on the periodic table. It is part of Group 1, which also includes elements like sodium and potassium.

Lithium is typically found in mineral deposits, such as spodumene and petalite, as well as in salt flats like those found in Chile and Argentina. It can also be extracted from seawater and geothermal brines.

No, lithium is not typically found in nature as an uncombined element. It is usually found combined with other elements in minerals such as spodumene and lepidolite.

Lithium is commonly found in mineral deposits such as spodumene, petalite, lepidolite, and amblygonite. It is also present in trace amounts in almost all rocks, soil, and groundwater. Additionally, lithium is obtained from salt flats known as salars, where it is extracted from brine pools.

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -P-D---N-. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter P and 4th letter D and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:

spadroons

spodumene

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -P-D-M---. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter P and 4th letter D and 6th letter M. In alphabetical order, they are:

epidemics

spodumene

Lithium is rarely found in its pure state in nature. It is usually found in compounds, such as lithium carbonate and lithium chloride, in minerals like spodumene and lepidolite. However, pure lithium can be extracted from these compounds through various chemical processes.

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -POD-M---. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter P and 3rd letter O and 4th letter D and 6th letter M. In alphabetical order, they are:

spodumene

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern S--D--E-E. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter S and 4th letter D and 7th letter E and 9th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are:

spodumene

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern --O-U-EN-. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter O and 5th letter U and 7th letter E and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:

emolument

isobutene

spodumene

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 12 words with the pattern ---D-M-N-. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter D and 6th letter M and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:

abodement

cardamine

cardamons

condiment

diademing

fundament

hardiment

isodomons

nondemand

rhodamine

rhodamins

spodumene

Li (Lithium) is primarily formed in the Big Bang, with some additional amounts formed in supernovae explosions. Fe (Iron) is mainly produced in the core of massive stars through nuclear fusion reactions, and then released into space when these stars explode as supernovae. Both elements play crucial roles in the formation of planets and stars in the universe.

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 18 words with the pattern --O--M-N-. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter O and 6th letter M and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:

abodement

adornment

atonement

bloosming

coolamons

eloinment

elopement

emolument

euonymins

feoffment

isodomons

prolamine

prolamins

protamine

protamins

rhodamine

rhodamins

spodumene

Elemental lithium is NOT a natural resource. Lithium is found as an ion in a combined state, such as lithium carbonate.

The reason why lithium is not found naturally is because it is too reactive a metal.

Pakistan is known to have significant mineral deposits, including coal, gas, salt, limestone, gypsum, and iron ore. The country is also rich in gemstones like emerald, topaz, and ruby. Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces are particularly known for their mineral wealth.

There are many gems found in shades of pink, eg:

"kunzite" variety of spodumene

"morganite" variety of beryl

"sapphire" variety of corundum

rose quartz

diamond

Of all of these, I'd suggest that the most popular and durable pink gem would have to be morganite.

Lithium is presently being recoered from brines of Searless Lake in California, other deposits in North California (very large deposits in NC), and Nevada

Economic concentrations of lithium are found in brines, minerals and clays in various parts of the world. Brines and high-grade lithium ores are the present source for all commercial lithium production. The largest known deposits of lithium are in Bolivia and Chile.

Lithia, which refers to lithium oxide, is most commonly found in minerals such as spodumene, petalite, and lepidolite. These minerals are typically found in igneous rocks and pegmatites, as well as in salt flats and brine deposits. The largest producers of lithium are located in countries like Australia, Chile, and China.

A bright green precious stone could be an emerald. Emeralds are known for their vivid green color and are considered one of the most valuable gemstones in the world. They are typically found in countries like Colombia, Zambia, and Brazil.

Lithium can be currently found in various locations around the world, with significant reserves in countries such as Australia, Chile, and Argentina. It is typically extracted from lithium-rich brine deposits or mineral ores such as spodumene and lepidolite.

Lithium is commonly recovered from brine deposits by pumping the brine to the surface and allowing it to evaporate under the sun, leaving behind lithium salts. Purification is achieved through processes such as precipitation, ion exchange, and filtration to remove impurities and extract pure lithium compounds suitable for further processing. Additionally, lithium can also be extracted from hard rock minerals like spodumene through a series of steps involving crushing, roasting, and leaching.

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 57 words with the pattern SP-----N-. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter S and 2nd letter P and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:

spaceband

spackling

spadroons

spairging

spaldeens

spalpeens

spangling

sparkling

sparteine

spearguns

spearmint

specimens

speckling

spectrins

speeching

speldring

speldrins

spellbind

sphendone

spiffying

spighting

spilikins

spinacene

spindling

spiraling

spiriting

spirulina

spittoons

splashing

splatting

splendent

splinting

splitting

splodging

sploshing

splurging

spodumene

sponsions

spontoons

sporogeny

sporogony

spragging

spraining

sprawling

spreading

spreazing

spredding

spreezing

sprigging

springing

sprinting

spritzing

sprouting

spruiking

sprushing

spulyeing

spunyarns

Lithium is found in various sources, including lithium salts in mineral deposits, brine pools, and seawater. It is primarily extracted through mining and processing of lithium-rich minerals such as spodumene and lepidolite. Additionally, recycled lithium from batteries is also a potential source of lithium.

1. PYRITE- Also known as fools gold, it is used as an ornamental material.

2. OLIVINE-The gem quality variety is known as peridot.

3. GARNET- A common mineral, but rarely having gem quality or color.

4. CORUNDUM-The gem quality grade of corundum is sapphire.

5. AMAZONITE- A rare green form of microcline feldspar.

6. SPODUMENE- A lithium aluminum silicate. Kunzite is the gem variety.

7. TURQUOISE-A copper mineral that has been used as a gem by America Indians for centuries.

8. AGATE-A banded form of quartz used for carvings and ornamental stones.

9. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN-A form of volcanic glass, the snowflakes are inclusions of the mineral cristobalite.

10. TOURMALINE-Black tourmaline is commonly found in pegmatites. Gem tourmaline is usually green, pink or blue.

11. JADEITE - The gem quality is used in sculptures and costume jewelry.

12. AMETHYST-A purple variety of quartz used in jewelry.

13. RHODONITE-A magnesium silicate mineral used in jewelry and carvings.

14. QUARTZ CRYSTAL- Collectors of quartz crystals first believed that quartz crystals, or rock crystals were petrified ice.

15. BERYL-A beryllium aluminum silicate, aquamarine and emerald are gem varieties of this mineral.

* Clinopyroxenes (monoclinic) ** Aegirine (Sodium Iron Silicate) ** Augite (Calcium Sodium Magnesium Iron Aluminium Silicate) ** Clinoenstatite (Magnesium Silicate) ** Diopside (Calcium Magnesium Silicate, CaMgSi2O6) ** Esseneite (Calcium Iron Aluminium Silicate) ** Hedenbergite (Calcium Iron Silicate) ** Hypersthene (Magnesium Iron Silicate) ** Jadeite (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) ** Jervisite (Sodium Calcium Iron Scandium Magnesium Silicate) ** Johannsenite (Calcium Manganese Silicate) ** Kanoite (Manganese Magnesium Silicate) ** Kosmochlor (Sodium Chromium Silicate) ** Namansilite (Sodium Manganese Silicate) ** Natalyite (Sodium Vanadium Chromium Silicate) ** Omphacite (Calcium Sodium Magnesium Iron Aluminium Silicate) ** Petedunnite (Calcium Zinc Manganese Iron Magnesium Silicate) ** Pigeonite (Calcium Magnesium Iron Silicate) ** Spodumene (Lithium Aluminium Silicate) * Orthopyroxenes (orthorhombic) ** Hypersthene ** Donpeacorite, (MgMn)MgSi2O6 ** Enstatite, Mg2Si2O6 ** Ferrosilite, Fe2Si2O6 ** Nchwaningite (Hydrated Manganese Silicate) * Schefferite, Ca(Mg,Fe,Mn)Si2O6 * Zinc schefferite, Ca(Mg,Mn,Zn)Si2O6 * Jeffersonite, Ca(Mg,Fe,Mn,Zn)Si2O6 * Leucaugite, Ca(Mg,Fe,Al)(Al,Si)2O6 * Calcium-Tschermak's molecule, CaAlAlSiO6

* Clinopyroxenes (monoclinic) ** Aegirine (Sodium Iron Silicate) ** Augite (Calcium Sodium Magnesium Iron Aluminium Silicate) ** Clinoenstatite (Magnesium Silicate) ** Diopside (Calcium Magnesium Silicate, CaMgSi2O6) ** Esseneite (Calcium Iron Aluminium Silicate) ** Hedenbergite (Calcium Iron Silicate) ** Hypersthene (Magnesium Iron Silicate) ** Jadeite (Sodium Aluminium Silicate) ** Jervisite (Sodium Calcium Iron Scandium Magnesium Silicate) ** Johannsenite (Calcium Manganese Silicate) ** Kanoite (Manganese Magnesium Silicate) ** Kosmochlor (Sodium Chromium Silicate) ** Namansilite (Sodium Manganese Silicate) ** Natalyite (Sodium Vanadium Chromium Silicate) ** Omphacite (Calcium Sodium Magnesium Iron Aluminium Silicate) ** Petedunnite (Calcium Zinc Manganese Iron Magnesium Silicate) ** Pigeonite (Calcium Magnesium Iron Silicate) ** Spodumene (Lithium Aluminium Silicate) * Orthopyroxenes (orthorhombic) ** Hypersthene ** Donpeacorite, (MgMn)MgSi2O6 ** Enstatite, Mg2Si2O6 ** Ferrosilite, Fe2Si2O6 ** Nchwaningite (Hydrated Manganese Silicate) * Schefferite, Ca(Mg,Fe,Mn)Si2O6 * Zinc schefferite, Ca(Mg,Mn,Zn)Si2O6 * Jeffersonite, Ca(Mg,Fe,Mn,Zn)Si2O6 * Leucaugite, Ca(Mg,Fe,Al)(Al,Si)2O6 * Calcium-Tschermak's molecule, CaAlAlSiO6

Some examples of gem minerals include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and opals. These minerals are prized for their beauty, rarity, and durability, making them highly sought after for use in jewelry and other ornamental objects.

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Opal, and Sapphires are some gemstones that come to mind when we think of jewels. At a quick glance I can count more than 130 gemstones in my reference book. Gemstones are broken down by the scientific community into 10 specific mineral classes. To keep this simple, we will use the common terms for gemstones of precious, semiprecious, organic, and exotic. The following list is not all-inclusive, but is a good start.

PRECIOUS gemstones are: diamond, sapphire, ruby, and emerald.

LIST OF SEMIPRECIOUS GEMSTONES (PARTIAL LIST):

Amber (Amber)

Amethyst (Quartz)

Ametrine (Quartz)

Apatite (Apatite)

Aquamarine (Beryl)

Agate (Chalcedony) (red-banded agate is shown under sard)

Alexandrite (Chrysoberyl)

Azurite

Benitoite (Benitoite)

Beryl (Beryl)

Bloodstone (Chalcedony)

Carnelian (Chalcedony)

Chalcedony

Chrome Diopside (Diopside)

Chrysoberyl (Chrysoberyl)

Chrysoprase (Chalcedony)

Chrysocolla

Citrine (Quartz)

Diamond (Diamond)

Emerald (Beryl)

Fluorite

Garnet (Almandine, Andratite, Grossularite, Pyrope, Spessartine, Uvarovite)

Heliodore (Beryl)

Heliotrope (Chalcedony)

Hematite

Hessonite (Grossularite)

Hiddenite (Spodumene)

Iolite (Cordierite)

Jade (Jadeite or Nephrite)

Jasper (Chalcedony)

Kunzite (Spodumene)

Kyanite

Labradorite

Lapis Lazuli (Lazurite)

Malachite (Malachite)

Moonstone (Albite, Microcline Feldspar, Orthoclase, Plagioclase)

Morganite (Beryl)

Onyx (Chalcedony)

Opal (Opal)

Pearl

Peridot (Olivine)

Quartz (Quartz)

Rhodochrosite (Rhodochrosite)

Rhodolite (Almandine-Pyrope Garnet)

Rock Crystal (Quartz)

Rose Quartz (Quartz)

Ruby (Corundum)

Sapphire (Corundum)

Sard (Chalcedony)

Sardonyx

Sinhalite (Sinhalite)

Sodalite (Sodalite)

Spinel (Spinel)

Sugilite (Sugilite)

Sunstone (Oligoclase Feldspar)

Tanzanite (Zoisite)

Titanite (Sphene)

Topaz (Topaz)

Tourmaline (Tourmaline)

Tsavorite (Grossularite)

Turquoise (Turquoise)

Zircon (Zircon)

ORGANIC GEMSTONES INCLUDE:

ORGANIC:

Amber

Copal (young amber 3-7 million years old)

Coral

Pearls

LESSER KNOWN SEMIPRECIOUS GEMSTONES:

(Not commonly known, but are becomingly increasingly more popular especially in custom designed jewelry.)

Amblygonite

Andalusite

Apatite

Axinite

Benitoite (Benitoite)

Beryllonite

Brazilianite

Cassitierite

Cerussite

Danburite

Diopside

Dioptase

Dumortierite

Enstatite

Epidote

Euclase

Hambergite

Hemimorphite (also called Calamine)

Idocrase

Kornerupine (also called Prismatine)

Kyanite

Lazulite

Petalite

Phenakite

Prehnite

Scapolite

Scheelite

Serpentine

Sinhalite (Sinhalite)

Smithsonite (also called Bomamite)

Sphalerite

Sphene (Titanite)

Stitchite

Ulexite

Variscite (also called Utahlite)

EXOTIC GEMSTONES:

(Called this for a number of reasons. Many of these are hard to fine and not available in large quantities, others are brittle or break easily and therefore are not suitable for jewelry. These gemstones are generally owned by collectors and do not make it to the marketplace.)

This list could be quite long, I have included only a few to give you an idea of some that are in this category.

Actinolite

Ametrine

Aragonite

Bixbite

Clinohumite

Diasphore

Dolomite

Hypersthene

Labradorite

Muscovite

Olioclase

Periclase

Phosphophyllite

Pietersite

Rutile

Willemite

Wulfenite

There is no well-known gemstone called myrtle. Myrtle is known as a small evergreen shrub with fragrant white or pink flowers and dark green leaves. It is often used in landscaping and for its medicinal properties.

amphipod

amphipods

anglepod

angle-pods

antipodal

antipodals

antipode

antipodean

antipodeans

antipodes

apod

apodal

apodeictic

apodictic

apodictically

apodoses

apodosis

apodous

apods

arthropod

arthropodan

arthropods

bipod

bipods

brachiopod

brachiopods

branchiopod

branchiopods

cephalopod

cephalopods

chenopod

chenopods

chilopod

chilopods

chiropodies

chiropodist

chiropodists

chiropody

copepod

copepods

decapod

decapodan

decapodans

decapodous

decapods

diplopod

diplopods

dipodic

dipodies

dipody

endopod

endopodite

endopodites

endopods

epode

epodes

gastropod

gastropods

hexapod

hexapodies

hexapods

hexapody

hippodrome

hippodromes

hodgepodge

hodgepodges

hospodar

hospodars

hypoderm

hypodermal

hypodermic

hypodermically

hypodermics

hypodermis

hypodermises

hypoderms

hypodiploid

hypodiploidies

hypodiploidy

isopod

isopodan

isopodans

isopods

lycopod

lycopodium

lycopodiums

lycopods

megapod

megapode

megapodes

megapods

monkeypod

monkeypods

monopode

monopodes

monopodial

monopodially

monopodies

monopody

myriapod

myriapods

myriopod

myriopods

octopod

octopodes

octopods

ornithopod

ornithopods

parapodia

parapodial

parapodium

pelecypod

pelecypods

pereiopod

pereiopods

pereopod

pereopods

pleopod

pleopods

pod

podagra

podagral

podagras

podagric

podded

podding

podesta

podestas

podgier

podgiest

podgily

podgy

podia

podiatric

podiatries

podiatrist

podiatrists

podiatry

podite

podites

poditic

podium

podiums

podlike

podocarp

podomere

podomeres

podophylli

podophyllin

podophyllins

podophyllum

podophyllums

pods

podsol

podsolic

podsolization

podsolizations

podsols

podzol

podzolic

podzolization

podzolizations

podzolize

podzolized

podzolizes

podzolizing

podzols

polypod

polypodies

polypods

polypody

prosauropod

prosauropods

protopod

protopods

pseudopod

pseudopodal

pseudopodia

pseudopodial

pseudopodium

pseudopods

pteropod

pteropods

rhizopod

rhizopods

sapodilla

sapodillas

satinpod

satinpods

sauropod

sauropods

seedpod

seedpods

spode

spodes

spodumene

spodumenes

stomatopod

stomatopods

stylopodia

stylopodium

sympodia

sympodial

sympodium

tetrapod

tetrapods

theropod

theropods

tripod

tripodal

tripodic

tripodies

tripods

tripody

unipod

unipods

uropod

uropodal

uropods

Lithium not occur free in nature, combined is is found in small amouts in nearly all igneous rocks and in the waters of many mineral springs. Lepidolite, spodumeme, petalite, and amblygonite are minerals that contain it. Lithium also being recovered from brines of Searles Lake, in California, and in Nevada.Deposits of quadramene are also found in North Carolina. Lithium is produced electrolytically from the fused chloride.

a common compounds of lithium is Li2CO3. lithium carbonate, it is used in glass or ceramics to make it stronger. Lithium carbonate is used in products such as glass cookware and black and white television tubes. As on 1996, 40% of lithium used in the United States was used as part of lithium carbonate.

Lithium carbonate can also be used in pill form to treat bipolar disorder. Its origins for use for mental health are rooted in 1949, when John Cade (1912-80) discovered that lithium carbonate benefits patients with bipolar disorder.

Although lithium compounds can be good for your health, they are known to cause kidney damage.

Lithium deuteride is a constituent of some - perhaps nearly all - thermonuclear weapons.