A substantial natural Celestite crystal cluster featuring a beautiful sky-blue color and a densely crystallized interior. The open cavity is filled with translucent blue crystals ranging from smaller formations to large, prominent points, creating impressive depth and sparkle across the specimen.
Celestite, also known as celestine, is a strontium sulfate mineral named for its characteristic celestial-blue coloration. Fine specimens are especially prized for their glassy luster and delicate shades of blue, which can range from nearly colorless to more saturated blue-gray tones.
This piece has a particularly attractive geode-like formation, with the pale natural matrix surrounding a deep pocket of blue crystals. Several larger crystals project prominently from the interior, while the surrounding smaller crystals catch and reflect light from nearly every angle. The contrast between the rough, understated exterior and brilliant crystalline interior makes for an especially dramatic display.
At just over four pounds, this is a substantial collector's specimen with excellent presence. The natural base allows the piece to stand upright on its own, making it ready for display on a shelf, cabinet, desk, or within a larger mineral collection.
Details:
Natural Celestite (Celestine) crystal cluster
Beautiful pale sky-blue coloration
Large crystal points surrounded by dense smaller formations
Natural rough matrix
Stands upright on its own
Measures approximately 5.2" × 4.3"
Weighs approximately 4 lb 2 oz
You will receive the exact specimen pictured
