PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Celestite – Exquisite Blue Strontium Sulfate Crystals
Celestite, is a captivating mineral composed of Strontium Sulfate, renowned for its delicate blue color. This striking hue makes Celestite a prized specimen and a key source of strontium, which is used in fireworks and various metal alloys.
Our collection features some of the finest Celestite specimens from Madagascar, showcasing a stunning range of blue to blue-grey colors. Notably rare acicular crystal habits are among the highlights of our selection. Each piece is meticulously chosen based on shape, clarity, color, and intactness to ensure you receive only the absolute best specimens. Due to the mineral's delicate nature, only a small portion of the material is polished into various shapes.
According to oral history, the Sakoany deposit in Madagascar was first discovered by a cattle herder who stumbled upon weathered crystals near the bay's shore. Celestite is also known from other locations, including the USA, Poland, Germany, Mexico, and exceptionally rare acicular specimens from Congo.
Discover the enchanting beauty and exceptional quality of our Celestite collection and add a piece of this rare mineral to your assortment today.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Orthorhombic
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Sakoany, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good Grade
Size = 330 x 250 x 130 mm
SKU = 151-914-240924LB
PLEASE NOTE: The product title specifies the exact number of individual pieces included in your purchase (eg. x12, x1, x35 etc). “We have 1 in stock” means we have 1(one) complete batch (as per quantity stated in the product title) or 1 (one) unique product available as appropriate. Prices are grade dependent and all items are sold as shown in the product images.
All prices exclude SA VAT. International export clients will not be charged VAT by us, but you may be charged import VAT by customs in your country.