Adsorption of NaOL on spodumene is attributed to chemisorption with Al.
Anisotropic adsorption of NaOL on spodumene planes is related to its Al nature.
Anisotropic adsorption behavior is interpreted based on MD simulations.
Spodumene flotation is explained from surface crystal chemistry.
Selective comminution/grinding that favor production of (1 1 0) planes is suggested.