Gemological Information for Spodumene
| Color: | Yellowish Green, Pink-Violet, Colorless |
| Crystal Structure: | Monoclinic |
| Refractive Index: | Monoclinic |
| Durability: | Poor |
| Hardness: | 6 to 7 |
| Family: | Spodumene |
| Similar Stones: | Tourmaline, Kornerupine, Phenakite, Peridot, Beryl |
| Treatments: | Irradiation |
| Country of Origin: | Madagascar, Brazil, Afganistan, U.S. |
Spodumene Care
| Ultrasonic Cleaning: | Never |
| Steam Cleaning: | Never |
| Warm Soapy Water: | Safe |
| Chemical Attack: | Hydrofluoric Acid |
| Light Sensitivity: | Kunzite Fades, Irradiated Green Quickly Fades |
| Heat Sensitivity: | Sensitive to High Temperatures |
Sources
- Gem Reference Guide, Los Angeles: Gemological Institute of America, 1988. Pp. 229-231.
- Newman, Harold. An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, New York: Thames and Hudson, 1981. Pp. 287.
- Schumann, Walter. Gemstones of the World, New York: Sterling Publishing, Co., 1977. Pp. 114.