

Strontianite specimens for sale
155 for sale ยท $60โ$30,000 USD
263 in the gallery
Strontianite is a carbonate mineral composed of SrCO3. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system and often forms prismatic, tabular, or blocky crystals with a vitreous to resinous luster and a white to colorless appearance. The mineral commonly occurs as delicate, transparent to translucent crystals that can be euhedrally terminated or intergrown, frequently found in vein and cavity fillings of carbonate rocks. Collectors typically seek clean, well-formed crystals that show sharp faces and clear zoning, especially when contrasting with associated minerals that highlight its crystal form.
- Formula
- SrCO3
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Carbonate mineral; Strunz: 5.AA
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Top localities
- Oberdorf22 specimens
- Minerva No. 1 Mine14 specimens
- Virginia7 specimens
- Wiesergut Mine, Oberdorf magnesite deposit, Oberdorf an der Laming7 specimens
- Winfield5 specimens
- Neue Hoffnung Gottes Mine2 specimens
- Strontian2 specimens
- Denton Mine1 specimen
- El Tule Municipality1 specimen
- Maybee Quarry1 specimen
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About Strontianite
Notable specimens come from classic European and North American localities, with historical and current collecting interest centered in environments that host hydrothermal activity and carbonate-rich veins. Countries such as Austria, the UK, Canada, the USA, and Germany have yielded notable crystals, often from mining districts with long-standing mineralogic traditions. Strontianite is valued for its crisp habit, subtle coloration, and the way it complements other carbonate and sulfate associates, making it a staple for cabinet displays and reference collections. It provides a compact, straightforward example of strontium carbonate crystallization and local mineralogical context.






















