Spodumene

Spodumene grows some of the largest clean gem crystals on Earth, in yellows and greens that cost a fraction of what their look suggests. A connoisseur's stone with instructions, and we print them plainly.

Natural Yellow Spodumene 30.35 ct – Square Step Cut, Heated, Himalaya Certified

31.626,00 CZK

Spodumene 11.32 ct – Light Yellow, Rectangular Cut, HGTL Certified

9.286,00 CZK

Spodumene 8.58 ct – Light Yellow, Octagonal Cut, HGTL Certified

7.489,00 CZK

Natural pinkish yellow spodumene, 12.58 carats, rectangular step cut, heated, transparent pastel yellow pink color, Himalaya certified gemstone

Spodumene 12.58 ct – Pinkish Light Yellow, Rectangular Cut, HGTL Certified

4.959,00 CZK

Spodumene 13.74 ct – Light Yellow, Cushion Cut, HGTL Certified

10.601,00 CZK

Spodumene 6.05 ct – Greenish Blue, Emerald Cut, Untreated

4.934,00 CZK

Spodumene 17.19 ct – Pale Green, Cushion Cut, HGTL Certified

12.271,00 CZK

Spodumene 40.79 ct – Light Bluish Green Spodumene (Octagonal, Untreated, ČGL Certified)

37.698,00 CZK

Spodumene 9.90 ct – Light Green, Octagonal Cut

4.782,00 CZK

Spodumene 3.59 ct – Clear to Light Yellow-Pink, Oval Cut, Untreated

4.808,00 CZK

Spodumene 6.11 ct – Light Yellow, Cushion Cut, Untreated

4.808,00 CZK

Spodumene 51.80 ct – Light Green, Octagonal Cut, Irradiated

30.108,00 CZK

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About This Gemstone

Spodumene is the species behind kunzite, and this collection gathers its other faces: yellow to greenish-yellow stones traded as triphane, and the fresh green material the market often calls green spodumene. What unites them is the mineral's signature gift, crystals that grow large and clean enough to cut ten-carat gems without visible inclusions, at prices few species can match at that size.

The same honesty we apply to kunzite applies here: spodumene colors can soften with prolonged exposure to strong sunlight. It is a property of the species, and it makes spodumene an evening and indoor gem rather than a beach companion. Worn with that understanding, the stones keep their character for generations; the practical rules are collected in Gemstone Care.

Evaluation follows the logic of pale-toned gems: definite color wins. Spodumene is strongly pleochroic, showing different depth along different crystal directions, so the cutter's orientation decides how much color faces up, a mechanism explained in Understanding Gemstone Color. Clean material is the baseline expectation, and stones combining size, clarity, and definite color are the ones collectors take.

Spodumene measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale with perfect cleavage, which points it toward pendants, earrings, and occasional-wear rings in protective settings. The species background, shared with its lilac sister, is covered in Kunzite: Why It Fades, Why It's Irradiated, What It Costs.

Every spodumene ships with the Sosna Gems Colored Stone Report, and independent laboratory certification can be arranged on request. For a protective setting designed around a stone, see bespoke jewelry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is spodumene?

Spodumene is a lithium aluminum silicate that produces some of the largest clean gem crystals known. Its lilac-pink variety is kunzite; yellow stones are traded as triphane, and fresh green material as green spodumene.

What is the difference between spodumene and kunzite?

Kunzite is simply the lilac-pink variety of spodumene. Yellow and green stones carry the species name or the trade name triphane, and share the same optical character and care rules.

Does spodumene fade?

Spodumene colors can soften with prolonged exposure to strong sunlight, a property of the species. Treated as an evening and indoor gem, the stones keep their character for generations, and we say this before purchase, not after.

Is spodumene treated?

Some spodumene on the wider market is irradiated or heated to deepen color. We state the treatment status individually on every listing.

How is spodumene quality evaluated?

Definite color carries the value, and it depends on the cutter orienting the strongly pleochroic crystal correctly. Clean material is the baseline, and stones combining size, clarity, and real color are the collector's target.

Is spodumene durable enough for daily wear?

It measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale but carries perfect cleavage, so it belongs in pendants, earrings, and occasional-wear rings with protective settings rather than daily rings.

How should I care for spodumene?

Lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth only. No ultrasonic or steam cleaners, no display in direct sunlight, and storage away from harder stones.

What documentation comes with a stone?

Every spodumene ships with the Sosna Gems Colored Stone Report, our internal documentation. Independent laboratory certification can be arranged on request for any stone.

Can you source a spodumene beyond the visible selection?

Yes. The online collection is only part of our sourcing reach. Contact us with your preferred color and size and we will search individually.

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