Acicular crystals of strontianite from Illinois
Acicular crystals of strontianite from Illinois

Strontianite

Strontianite is an ore of strontian. Strontian makes the red color in fireworks.

Date Acquired: 4/10/96
Locality Collected: Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Exhibit Case: Carbonates (38)

Strontianite is located in Hillman Hall of Gems and Minerals