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2.4" Blue Celestine Crystals with Sulfur - La Grasta Mine, Italy
This is an interesting, 2.4" wide celestine crystal and yellow sulfur association, collected from La Grasta Mine in Sicily, Italy. The majority of the celestine crystals have nice terminations and blue coloration.
The base of this specimen has been cut flat for presentation.
The base of this specimen has been cut flat for presentation.
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.
The chemical composition of this vibrant mineral is S8, eight sulfur atoms bonded together to form a sulfur molecule. The crystal structures are typically tabular or blocky dipyramids that form in sedimentary rock.
One note on handling: sulfur crystals can crack when exposed to rapid changes in temperature.
One note on handling: sulfur crystals can crack when exposed to rapid changes in temperature.
SPECIES
Sulfur & Celestine
LOCATION
La Grasta Mine, Caltanissetta, Caltanissetta Province, Sicily, Italy
SIZE
2.4 x 1.95"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#208739
