Reference: American Mineralogist 56 (1971)
758-766
Authors: de Villiers, J P R
IUPAC name:
Strontium carbonate
Layman's explanation:
Strontianite was originally found in Strontian, Scotland in 1791 and named after the town. This mineral can be white, colorless, gray, yellowish or greenish. Crystals of strontianite are quite rare and are usually sold as specimens. A practical use of this compound is as a coloring agent in fireworks.
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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