Strontianite

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Strontianite

Watchet, Somerset, England

Reference: 729

Its unusual to find strontianite in south-west England but a find a find a few years ago near Watchet. produced some interesting specimens. A vug in massive pale blue celestine shows snow white strontianite balls richly formed on scalenohedral calcite crystals

Formulas: Strontianite SrCO₃; Celestine SrSO₄; Calcite CaCO₃

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 70x60x40mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)