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Celestine

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Celestine

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Description
Locality: 
Beineu-Kyr, Tuarkyr Mountains, Geok Tepe, Ahal, Turkmenistan
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
9 × 5.8 × 4.6 cm
Description

This is an outstanding rarity. Celestine from the locality are very rare. The celestine crystals have red-brown hematite inclusions in the early growth zones, and are water-clear the late-growth zones. All are very sharp, they show a touch of blue color and highly lustrous faces. The main crystals are undamged.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Celestine

Formula: 
SrSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
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