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Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

 
Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Celestine from Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio

DESCRIPTION:No. 53930
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:Clay Center, Ottawa County, Ohio
Description:Large crystals of translucent blue-gray celestine (celestite) with lustrous faces with partial alteration to white strontianite that would produce pseudomorphs if the alteration continued. The celestine crystals are large and distinct.
Overall Size:8x6.5x5.5 cm
Crystals:10-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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