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Celestite/Celestine is a mineral that is found in sedimentary rocks such as dolomites and dolomitic limestones.
Celestite/Celestine is a mineral that is found in sedimentary rocks such as dolomites and dolomitic limestones.
Strontianite: A carbonate mineral that is used for the extraction of strontium.
About Strontium
About Strontium
Has an atomic number of 38 and an atomic weight of 87.62.
The chemical symbol is Sr.
Boils at 1,382 degrees C and melts at 777 degrees C.
Strontium is in the alkaline earth metals group.
It can be found in two main minerals: celestite and strontianite.
It is used in metal alloys, ceramics, and pyrotechnics (fireworks).
Where can it be found in Canada?
Where can it be found in Canada?
Deposits of strontium were identified in...
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Ontario
According to WebMD, strontium can be found in foods such as...
Whole Milk
Wheat bran
Meat
Poultry
Root vegetables
- Glass for colour television CRTs to prevent X-ray emission
- Ceramics
- Plastics
- Greases
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
99% of the strontium in your body is concentrated in your bones.
Strontium aluminate is found in glow-in-the-dark paints and plastics.
It is the 15th most common element on Earth.
Adair Crawford discovered strontium in 1790.
Strontium can help anthropologists reveal the general location of where people lived.
How Strontium Can Impact One's Bone Health
Screenshot of statistics from Osteoporosis Canada
Did you know that strontium is actually concentrated in your bones? It plays a role in increasing the density of your bones.
This mineral helps the outer shell of the bone become harder and prevents hip fractures.
Help with osteoporosis and osteopenia if consumed appropriately.
One should not take the elemental minerals because the body cannot absorb them as well as the plant-based trace minerals.
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