| Property |
Specification |
| Chemical Composition |
Mainly Lithium Carbonate (Li2CO3), with other minerals like spodumene, lepidolite, and petalite |
| Color |
White, grey, pink, or green depending on the mineral composition |
| Hardness |
Varies, typically 6 - 7 on Mohs scale |
| Density |
Approximately 2.0 - 2.8 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point |
Around 1,070°C for spodumene |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, soluble in acids |
| Crystal Structure |
Triclinic, monoclinic, or orthorhombic (depending on the mineral) |
| Specific Gravity |
2.6 - 3.2 g/cm³ |
| Grain Size |
Varies, typically fine to medium-grained |
| Opacity |
Opaque to translucent, depending on the form |
| Reactivity |
Reacts with water and acids, may form lithium hydroxide |
