Strontiumrich
Strontium-rich is a descriptor used in geology, chemistry, and related fields to indicate a material that contains a higher-than-average concentration of strontium (Sr). It is applied to rocks, minerals, groundwater, clays, and biological materials when strontium levels are notably elevated compared with typical crustal abundances. Strontium is an alkaline earth metal chemically similar to calcium, and it readily substitutes for calcium in minerals and biological systems, influencing properties such as lattice structure and color.
Natural sources of strontium include the minerals celestine (SrSO4) and strontianite (SrCO3). Strontium commonly enters rocks
In geochemistry and archaeology, strontium-rich signatures are analyzed using isotope and elemental data. The ratio of
Because natural strontium is not radioactive, strontium-rich materials are not inherently hazardous due to radioactivity. However,
The element name derives from Strontian, a Scottish village where strontium minerals were first identified; many