Tescan TIMA delivers detailed textural and compositional data from lithium bearing minerals — like spodumene and lepidolite — supporting efficient beneficiation and trace element analysis in lithium-bearing pegmatites.
As global demand for lithium surges, efficient extraction from ore becomes increasingly important. But direct detection of lithium in its host minerals — especially micas — remains challenging. This study showcases how Tescan TIMA enables high-resolution, automated mineralogy of lithium pegmatites.
By mapping mineral phases, grain sizes, and associations in samples containing spodumene and lepidolite, TIMA provides the data needed for better resource modeling, liberation prediction, and trace metal recovery. The result: a clearer understanding of which minerals matter — and how to extract them most effectively.
TESCAN TIMA combines compositional and textural analysis to support both exploration and beneficiation planning, making it a key tool in lithium resource evaluation.
