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Celestine from Beineu-Kyr Mountain, 20 km south of Kishlak Geok-Dere, South Tuarkyr, Turkmenistan

 
Celestine from Beineu-Kyr Mountain, 20 km south of Kishlak Geok-Dere, South Tuarkyr, Turkmenistan

Celestine from Beineu-Kyr Mountain, 20 km south of Kishlak Geok-Dere, South Tuarkyr, Turkmenistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 34854
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Beineu-Kyr Mountain, 20 km south of Kishlak Geok-Dere, South Tuarkyr, Turkmenistan
Description:Pocket lined with two generations of celestine (celestite) crystals. The first to form were smaller red-orange (due to inclusions) celestine crystals up to 3 mm. Later growth was large, water-clear celestine crystals up to 6 mm. Minor damage. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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