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IMA mineral species

Strontianite

Sr(CO₃)

Carbonate mineral.

YellowGreenBrownGrayWhite & Clear

Strontianite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaSr(CO₃)
ElementsSr, C, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness3.5
Density3.78 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
Fractureconchoidal fracture, uneven fracture
IMA symbolStr
Nickel–Strunz class5.AB.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Strontian, United Kingdom

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