Lithium ore is an element valuable for the production of glass, aluminum products, and batteries.
It is mined from ores of petalite (LiAl(Si2O5), lepidolite K(Li,Al) (Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH), and spodumene LiAl(SiO3)2 and also subsurface brines. Nigeria is one of the world's largest producers of lithium.
With our large solid mineral storage facility in Lagos Nigeria we can supply 500-1000 metric ton of this product per month to China.
Color: Varies from white, gray, greenish, yellowish, or pinkish, depending on the ore type.
Luster: Vitreous to pearly.
Transparency: Opaque to translucent.
Density & Specific Gravity:
Spodumene: Perfect cleavage in two directions
Lepidolite: Perfect basal cleavage
Petalite: Perfect cleavage in one direction
Amblygonite: Good cleavage in one direction
Tenacity:
White or colorless for most lithium ores.
Magnetism & Conductivity:
Non-magnetic.
Poor electrical and thermal conductor.
Reactivity:
Lithium ores are stable under normal conditions but react with strong acids to release lithium ions.
Additional Notes:
Spodumene is the most commercially important lithium ore due to its high lithium content (~5-8% LiO).
Lepidolite is a significant source of lithium but contains a lower lithium concentration (~3-5% LiO).
Petalite is valued for its low iron content, making it useful for ceramic and glass applications.
Amblygonite has lower economic significance but contains both lithium and phosphorus.
Fluorite ore (CaF2) is widely used in industry and beyond. This chemical compound is mostly fit for the production of hydrogen fluoride, which is used for example in glass etching and yeast production.
It is also a valuable raw material used in the production filters and optical glasses,
anti-reflection coatings, cosmetics, (calcium) nitrogenous fertilisers used in agriculture,
dental preparations and varnishes. Fluorite is also a valuable material for the steel manufacturing industries.
With our double storage warehouses in Port Harcourt and Lagos we are positioned to supply 1000-3000MT of this product monthly.
Commodity: Lepidolite Grade & FOB Prices
For 2.89% price is $2850
For 2.62% price is $2700
For 1.84% price is $2000
Lithium content: analysis report available
Quantity: 450 MT per month ready stock, subsequently to be increased
Packing: 50 kg jumbo bags
Payment: 100% DLC Port of loading: Apapa Lagos Freight to be paid separately by the buyer. The seller will help arrange container shipment. Freight quotation: approximately USD883 (final figure at date of shipping)
