strontianite

IPA: strˈɑntiˈɛnaɪt

(mineralogy) A grey or yellowish mineral, SrCO₃, strontium carbonate, that is an ore of strontium.

Examples of "strontianite" in Sentences

The mineral strontianite is a rare carbonate mineral that is composed of strontium carbonate
Strontianite can be found in sedimentary rocks and is often associated with barite and celestine
The white to gray color of strontianite can sometimes be mistaken for calcite or aragonite
Strontianite is named after the village of Strontian in Scotland where it was first discovered in the late 18th century
Mineral collectors prize strontianite specimens for their unique crystal formations and beautiful luster