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Celestine from Sankoany Deposit, near Ketsepy, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar

 
Celestine from Sankoany Deposit, near Ketsepy, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar

Celestine from Sankoany Deposit, near Ketsepy, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar

Celestine from Sankoany Deposit, near Ketsepy, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar

Celestine from Sankoany Deposit, near Ketsepy, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 29430
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Sankoany Deposit, near Ketsepy, Mahajanga Province, Madagascar
Description:An amazing pocket of deep blue celestine (celestite) with an unbelievable central crystal 12 cm long! All crystals are translucent to transparent, highly lustrous faces and completely undamaged. This is the best celestine specimen I have ever seen.
Overall Size:18x17x10 cm
Crystals:1-12 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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