Celestine
Celestine
Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
Size: 3.5 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm (Miniature)
A thin plate of hematite ore supports an impressive outcrop of celestine with calcite. The flat surface of the matrix supports small white crystals of calcite which are exposed around the fringe. From this point there are the subtly radial splaying formations of blocky orthorhombic celestine crystals. One of the sprays a larger celestine crystal to 1cm x 0.9cm is creating a point of emphasis. The celestine is pale blue colour and it is translucent with a high lustre.
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SKU:SAMS-243
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Mineral Sizing Guide
Understanding mineral sizes can help you choose the perfect specimen for your collection. Below is our guide to the standard size categories we use:
| Category |
Size |
Info |
| Thumbnail |
Up to 3 cm |
Thumbnails are small but well-formed mineral specimens that are perfect for display in thumbnail cases. |
| Miniature |
Up to 5 cm |
Great balance between size and detail - larger than thumbnails but still compact enough for easy storage and display. |
| Small-Cabinet |
Up to 9.4 cm |
Small-cabinet specimens offer larger crystal formations while still being easy to handle and display. |
| Cabinet |
Over 9.4 cm |
Ideal for prominent display pieces in a collection. Larger crystal formations and structure. |
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