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Celestine from San Rafael Swell, Emery County, Utah

 
Celestine from San Rafael Swell, Emery County, Utah

DESCRIPTION:No. 16612
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:San Rafael Swell, Emery County, Utah
Description:Tabular blue-gray crystals of celestine (celestite) with beveled edges and chisel-shaped terminations. The crystals are lustrous and translucent, with slight limonite coating in areas. Ex. Earle C. Sullivan (1906-2005), author of History and Minerals of Old Mine Park, Trumbull, Ct.
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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