$1,500Median
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$60Last sale
Celestite specimens for sale
31 for sale · $60–$2,006 USD
36 in the gallery
Celestite is a strontium sulfate mineral that forms delicate, translucent crystals with a pale blue to colorless appearance and a vitreous to silky lustre. Crystals commonly occur as tabular or prismatic groups, sometimes forming stunning stellar aggregates in matrix pockets. Notable localities include the United States, Austria, Mexico, Madagascar, and Italy, where fine specimens have been collected from sedimentary rock horizons and geodes alongside other evaporite minerals. Collectors value celestite for its soft color, clarity, and the way light plays through thin, elongated crystals, often highlighting pale blue hues and distinct crystal faces.
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About Celestite
In hand specimens, celestite can be a striking feature in mineral cabinets, especially when associated with minerals like gypsum or calcite that create contrasting backgrounds. Though typically lightweight, its transparent to translucent crystals can exhibit high lustre, enhancing display appeal. Specimens from classic locales are sought after for the quality of crystal form and color, with collectors appreciating the mineral’s aesthetic versatility for display or as a complement to other sulfate minerals in a curated collection.
