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Properties of Celestite
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Mineral Group |
Sulfate |
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Cleavage |
Perfect |
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Chemical Composition |
SrSO4 |
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Fracture |
Irregular/uneven |
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Luster |
Vitreous, pearly |
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Diaphaneity |
Transparent, translucent |
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Color |
Colourless, shades of light blue, white, reddish, greenish, brownish, grayish |
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Streak |
White |
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Mohs Hardness |
3 - 3.5 |
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Specific Gravity |
3.96 - 3.98 |
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Diagnostic Properties |
Crystals have an ice, gray-blue sheen with adamanine shine. It differs from barite by having more blocky crystal formations, a lower specific gravity, and a strontium chemical test. |
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Crystal System |
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Uses |
Gemstones |
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Chakras |
Throat Chakra |
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Zodiac |
None |
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Numerical Vibration |
2 & 8 |
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Phosphorescence: |
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Metaphysical Uses |
Celestite is a Strontium Sulfate and is formed as ground water precipitate from sedimentary rocks. All crystals contain energy that can be used to amplify your own intentions and manifestations through meditation and daily wear. |
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Geologic Setting |
Celestite is often found dispersed throughout limestone or sandstone, or in nests and lining cavities in strotium-rich geodes. It develops as a groundwater or low temperature hydrothermal precipitate from these sedimentary rocks. |
