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Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa

 
Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa

Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa

DESCRIPTION:No. 48278
Mineral:Celestine
Locality:U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa
Description:Translucent colorless celestine (celestite) crystal with glassy crystal faces. The indentation along one edge is naturally crystallized termination where a parallel celestine crystal grew into an adjacent crystal.
Overall Size:22x20x10 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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