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Celestina

Celestina is a mineral with formula SrSO₄, in the Sulfatos group. This specimen comes from La Segarra, Torà, Lleida, Catalunya, España.

Celestina from La Segarra, Torà, Lleida, Catalunya, España — Terrium

Description

Geode with a large central horn-shaped crystal. Whitish porous matrix. Very sculptural.

History of this specimen

Large crystal bought from the man from Valladolid.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0513
Internal reference
X0048
Composition
SrSO₄
Name
Celestina
Group
Sulfatos
Matrix
Marga miocena
Mine
La Segarra
District / Municipality
Torà
Province
Lleida
Region
Catalunya
Country
España
Etymology
From the Latin 'caelestis' (celestial).
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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