Strontianite with Calcite

specimen number:
9771513

location:
Hoston River Quarry, Pulaski Co., Virginia, USA

description:
Small sprays of acicular strontianite crystals scattered richly across the top of a crystallized calcite matrix. In good condition. Neat locality example for the species.

The Holston River Quarry in Pulaski County, Virginia, operates within the Valley and Ridge geologic province, which is characterized by folded and faulted Paleozoic sedimentary strata. The local geology predominantly features ancient carbonate bedrock, such as limestone and dolomite, laid down in shallow marine environments millions of years ago. From a historical and industrial perspective, the site functions as an active commercial rock quarry managed for aggregate production, providing crushed stone for regional infrastructure and construction. Additionally, the quarry occasionally serves as an educational site for mineral collecting and geological field studies, allowing researchers and hobbyists to examine regional carbonate rock formations and associated secondary minerals.

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