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Celestine from Hammam Zriba Mine, Zaghaoun, Tunisia

 
Celestine from Hammam Zriba Mine, Zaghaoun, Tunisia

Celestine from Hammam Zriba Mine, Zaghaoun, Tunisia

Celestine from Hammam Zriba Mine, Zaghaoun, Tunisia

DESCRIPTION:No. 41817
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Hammam Zriba Mine, Zaghaoun, Tunisia
Description:Translucent blue celestine crystals (celestite) with no matrix attached. The terminations of the celestine crystals have brick-red hematite inclusions. These were sold years ago by Weinrich mislabeled as barite, but were correctly identified in 1999. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #476
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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