Possible Sources of Lithium in Malawi
Possi le Sour es of Lithiu i Malawi Abstract Lithium (Li) is an element used in the production of glass, aluminum products, ceramics, lubricants, greases, rocket propellant and batteries. It is mined from ores associated with granitic rocks such as pegmatites and sub surface brines. The main viable sources of lithium in granitic rocks are petalite (LiAl(Si2O5)2 and spodumene …