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1.5" Radiating, Sand Celestine (Celestite) Crystals - Kazakhstan
This is a 1.5" wide cluster of radiating "sand celestine" crystals, collected from Mount Ungoza in Kazakhstan. These crystals formed within a lime-rich sandstone, resulting in sand inclusions within the celestine.
About Celestite
Celestite (or celestine) is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). It tends to form attractive, well-shaped crystals that are often found inside of geodes. One of the main sources of celestine is the deposits on the northwestern coast of Madagascar. However, it is found in a wide variety of other locations and formations.
The world's largest known geode is 35 feet (10.7 m) in diameter at its widest point with celestine crystals reaching 3 feet wide, and is located near the village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The geode has been converted into a viewing cave now referred to as Crystal Cave.
Celestite (or celestine) is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). It tends to form attractive, well-shaped crystals that are often found inside of geodes. One of the main sources of celestine is the deposits on the northwestern coast of Madagascar. However, it is found in a wide variety of other locations and formations.
The world's largest known geode is 35 feet (10.7 m) in diameter at its widest point with celestine crystals reaching 3 feet wide, and is located near the village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The geode has been converted into a viewing cave now referred to as Crystal Cave.
SPECIES
Celestine (Celestite)
LOCATION
Mount Ungoza, Tupkaragan, Mangystau, Kazakhstan
SIZE
1.5 x 1.1"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#193420
