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3.7" Honey Yellow Celestine (Celestite) Crystal Cluster - Poland
This is a 3.7" wide cluster of celestine/celestite crystals from the Machow Mine in Poland. The celestine has honey-yellow coloration and formed from a sulfur-rich matrix. These crystals are very different in both color and crystal shape from the commonly seen Madagascar celestine.
Celestine or celestite is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). Celestine tends to form attractive, well-shaped crystals often found inside of geodes and can be a variety of colors depending on impurities present during formation. One of the main sources of celestine is from the deposits on the northwestern coast of Madagascar. The world's largest known celestine geode is 35 feet (10.7 m) in diameter at its widest point and is located near the village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The geode has been converted into a viewing cave, Crystal Cave.
Celestine or celestite is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). Celestine tends to form attractive, well-shaped crystals often found inside of geodes and can be a variety of colors depending on impurities present during formation. One of the main sources of celestine is from the deposits on the northwestern coast of Madagascar. The world's largest known celestine geode is 35 feet (10.7 m) in diameter at its widest point and is located near the village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio. The geode has been converted into a viewing cave, Crystal Cave.
About Sulfur Crystals
Sulfur is a striking and instantly recognizable mineral, prized by collectors for its vivid yellow coloration and its distinctive crystal habits. Chemically, sulfur occurs as S₈—ring-shaped molecules composed of eight sulfur atoms—which give rise to its characteristic resinous luster and translucent glow. In nature, well-formed sulfur crystals typically develop as sharp dipyramids or blocky, tabular shapes. These specimens most often originate in volcanic or sedimentary environments, where sulfur precipitates from sulfur-rich gases or hydrothermal fluids. Many classic localities, such as Sicily or the salt domes of Texas and Louisiana, produce crystals perched on matrixes of gypsum, aragonite, or limestone, creating visually dramatic contrasts.
In the context of mineral specimens, sulfur requires a bit of care. The crystals are relatively soft and brittle, and can fracture if subjected to sudden temperature changes. Because of this thermal sensitivity, sulfur is best stored in a stable environment away from heat sources, bright sunlight, or rapid fluctuations in temperature. With proper handling, however, these luminous yellow crystals remain some of the most eye-catching and iconic mineral specimens in the collecting world.
Sulfur is a striking and instantly recognizable mineral, prized by collectors for its vivid yellow coloration and its distinctive crystal habits. Chemically, sulfur occurs as S₈—ring-shaped molecules composed of eight sulfur atoms—which give rise to its characteristic resinous luster and translucent glow. In nature, well-formed sulfur crystals typically develop as sharp dipyramids or blocky, tabular shapes. These specimens most often originate in volcanic or sedimentary environments, where sulfur precipitates from sulfur-rich gases or hydrothermal fluids. Many classic localities, such as Sicily or the salt domes of Texas and Louisiana, produce crystals perched on matrixes of gypsum, aragonite, or limestone, creating visually dramatic contrasts.
In the context of mineral specimens, sulfur requires a bit of care. The crystals are relatively soft and brittle, and can fracture if subjected to sudden temperature changes. Because of this thermal sensitivity, sulfur is best stored in a stable environment away from heat sources, bright sunlight, or rapid fluctuations in temperature. With proper handling, however, these luminous yellow crystals remain some of the most eye-catching and iconic mineral specimens in the collecting world.
SPECIES
Celestine & Sulfur
LOCATION
Machow Mine, Tarnobrzeg, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, Poland
SIZE
3.7 x 2.7"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#175409
