strontianite

noun

stron·tian·ite ˈsträn(t)-shə-ˌnīt

: a mineral consisting of a carbonate of strontium and occurring in various forms and colors

Examples of strontianite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Only two minerals, however - celestite and strontianite - contain strontium in sufficient quantities for commercial use, and these minerals are found predominantly in sedimentary rocks. —

David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022

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