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Celestite Crystal Egg 354g

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Celestine, also known as celestite, is a captivating mineral that belongs to the sulphate mineral group. Here’s a concise description of its rough form:

  • Colour and Appearance:
    • Celestine is named after the Latin word “caelestis,” which means “heavenly” or “celestial,” due to its beautiful sky-blue colour.
    • It can also be found in other colours such as colourless, white, or even yellow.
    • The crystals often exhibit a tabular habit, forming prismatic crystals with well-developed faces and sharp edges.
  • Crystal Structure and Transparency:
    • Celestine has an orthorhombic crystal structure.
    • It is usually transparent to translucent.
    • The mineral has a vitreous to pearly lustre when polished.
  • Hardness and Cleavage:
    • Celestine has a moderate hardness of 3 to 3.5 on the Mohs scale.
    • It has a perfect cleavage along the crystal faces, making it easy to split into thin, flat fragments.
  • Occurrence and Deposits:
    • Celestine is often found in sedimentary rocks and frequently occurs in association with minerals like gypsum, calcite, and sulphur.
    • Notable occurrences include Madagascar (where some of the finest and largest crystals are found), the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Iran.
  • Industrial Uses and Metaphysical Beliefs:

    • Celestine is a source of strontium, used in fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics for its vibrant red colour.
    • Strontium compounds derived from celestine are used in glass, ceramics, and batteries.
    • Metaphysically, celestine is associated with tranquillity, harmony, and divine connection.

Whether appreciated for its beauty or its industrial applications, celestite continues to captivate and intrigue people worldwide

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