Strontianite (Strontium Carbonate)
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The name strontianite comes from a famous location for the mineral, Strontian, Scotland. This ore is one of the few sources for the element strontium. Its uses include the refining of sugar and the production of fireworks.
Facts
Chemical Composition: | Strontium Carbonate (SrCO3) |
Mineral Class: | Carbonates |
Crystallization: | Orthorhombic |
Crystal Habit: | Commonly in acicular or fibrous aggregates; may be in granular or powdery masses. |
Specific Gravity: | 3.8 |
Hardness: | 3 1/2 - 4 |
Color: | White, pale yellow, colorless |
Transparency: | Transparent to translucent |
Luster: | Vitreous; greasy on cleaved surfaces |
Streak: | White |