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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 45854
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Hammam Zriba Mine, Zaghaoun, Tunisia
Description:Translucent blue celestine crystals (celestite) crystals with brick-red hematite inclusions in the terminations. These were sold years ago by Weinrich mislabeled as barite, but were correctly identified in 1999.
Overall Size:6x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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