I have added a new Austria Update (click here), featuring strontianite from the collection of Franz Lammer (1914-1997). These specimens were collected during the period approximately 1967-1992. Although strontianite is a relatively common mineral, it is difficult to obtain fine collection specimens of sharp crystals. Among the finest ever found are the ones that came from the magnesite deposit at Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria, a locality that has produced superb crystals of a few different habits.

 Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Crystals to 1.8 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 2.4cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria – 6.2 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 3.0 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 2.0 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 3.0 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria – 1.5 cm crystal

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria – 0.9 cm crystal

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 3.0 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 2.5 cm

Strontianite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 2.0 cm

Celestine on Magnesite, Oberdorf an der Laming, Styria, Austria
Field of view 2.0 cm