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Celestine, Sulfur

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A superb combination piece from the famous Sulfur mines of Caltanisseta Province, Sicily. Discrete, very glassy, translucent and colorless celestine crystals are preferentially coated on one side by lemon-yellow Sulfur microcrystals. The celestine crystals reach 4.0 cm and have sharp, chisel terminations. Ex. Marty Lewadny and Eugene Meieran Collections.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 6.0 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Sicily

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Sulfur
Mineral guide
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vivid canary-yellow crystals with resinous luster; rare euhedrals, famed Sicilian mines and top localities; fragility boosts collecting value and care.
Regional guide
Sulfur from Sicily
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