Celestite

About Celestite

Celestite is a strontium sulfate mineral celebrated by collectors for its distinctive pale blue coloration and striking tabular crystal forms. This orthorhombic mineral exhibits colors ranging from colorless to pale blue or occasionally reddish, with characteristic vitreous luster and excellent cleavage. Celestite specimens are valued for their aesthetic appeal and rarity in most collections, offering beautiful color and well-developed crystal faces.Major celestite sources include Madagascar, Mexico, Peru, and the United States. This mineral typically forms in evaporite deposits and hydrothermal systems. Madagascar deposits have produced exceptional blue specimens with substantial size and fine crystal definition. Mexican localities yield good material, while Ohio and Kansas in the United States have historically produced notable specimens.Explore our celestite collection featuring specimens with striking pale blue coloration and superior crystal definition from world-class deposits. Our selection showcases the distinctive color and geometric beauty that make celestite desirable. Browse celestite specimens and add these blue strontium sulfate minerals to your collection.