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Celestine from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

 
Celestine from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

Celestine from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

Celestine from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Celestine from Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 31591
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Agrigento District (Girgenti), Sicily, Italy
Description:Sparkling plate of colorless celestine (celestite) crystals with minor yellow sulfur in the base. The celestine has lustrous crystal faces and fluoresces white under UV illumination. Ex. James G. Manchester (1871-1948) #5288; ex. Florence P. Manchester
Overall Size:14x11x6 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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