SAMPLE OF A CELESTINA IN THE LAREDO AREA. VERY GOOD TONE CRYSTALS IN THIS SMALL SHOWS WHAT CAN BE MISSING IN A COLLECTION.
Celestine or Celestite , is a mineral derived from strontium sulfate.
Its name comes from "Caelestis", the color blue.
It is within the classification of sulfates, and anhydrous sulfates.
It belongs to the Barite family
