PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Celestine or Celestite is a mineral consisting of Strontium Sulfate. The mineral is named for its delicate blue color. Celestine and the carbonate mineral Strontianite are the principal sources of the element strontium, commonly used in fireworks and in various metal alloys. Madagascar yields some amazing specimens of this mineral which has a range of blue to blue grey colors. The acicular crystal habit is particularly rare. We select only the absolute best specimens which are graded based on shape, clarity and color of crystals and levels of intactness. A fairly small amount of material ends up being polished into various shapes. Oral history suggests that the Sakoany deposit of Madagascar were first discovered by a cattle herder who found some crystals that had weathered out close to the shore of the bay. Other deposits are known from various states in the USA, Poland, Germany, Mexico and exceptionally rare acicular specimens have been found from Congo. Please note that prices vary depending on the grade, and items are sold as shown.
PRODUCT FEATURES
PRODUCT COLOUR
Blue
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Sakoany, Madagascar
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 59 - 95 mm
SKU = 150-800-LB
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.