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Strontian Aragonite

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Formula:
(Ca,Sr)CO
 
3
A variety of Aragonite

This variety able to contain strontium up to composition (Ca0.5Sr0.5)[CO3].

Classification of Strontian Aragonite

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Chemical Properties of Strontian Aragonite

Formula:
(Ca,Sr)CO
 
3
Essential elements:C, Ca, O
All elements listed in formula:C, Ca, O, Sr

Other Names for Strontian Aragonite

Synonyms:
MossottiteStrontioaragoniteStrontium Aragonite
Other Languages:
German:Mossottit
Strontioaragonit
Spanish:Mossottita
Strontioaragonita

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Strontian Aragonite

Reference List:

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Luca (1858) Nuovo Cimento, Pisa: 7: 453 as Mossottite).

Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II: Halides, Nitrates, Borates, Carbonates, Sulfates, Phosphates, Arsenates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Etc. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 183, 189.

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  • Localities for Strontian Aragonite

    The map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.
    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Austria
     
    • Styria
      • Leoben
    www.crocoite.com/collection/europe.pdf.
    China
     
    • Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
      • Baotou League (Baotou Prefecture)
        • Bayan Obo Mining District
          • Bayan Obo
    Youbin Liang (1990): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 9(1)
    • Yunnan Province
      • Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture
        • Lanping Co.
          • Sanshan ore field
    Yan Liu, Xuehui Yu, Chengguo Li, Qingzhu Zhao, and Man Luo (2003): Acta Petrologica et Mineralogica 22(3), 285-289
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Prebaikalia (Pribaikal'e)
        • Irkutskaya Oblast'
          • Vitim Plateau
            • Biraya and Bya Rivers confluence area (Chara Basin)
    Pavel M. Kartashov analytical data
    USA
     
    • California
      • Kern Co.
        • Kramer District
          • Boron
    Morgan, V. and Erd, R.C. (1969) Minerals of the Kramer borate district, California California Division of Mines and Geology Mineral Information Service: 22(9&10): 146; Pemberton, H. Earl (1983), Minerals of California; Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 215.
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