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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. 35517
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Beineu-Kyr Mountain, 20 km south of Kishlak Geok-Dere, South Tuarkyr, Turkmenistan
Description:Many transparent celestine (celestite) crystals lining shallow cavity in matrix. The celestine crystals have red-brown hematite inclusions in the early growth zones, and are water-clear in the late-growth zones.
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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