Excellent Celestina blue

From our selection of collectible minerals, we offer an aesthetic Celestina geode from Sakoany, Madagascar. Moreover, it is characterized by numerous prismatic crystals of intense blue color, arranged in a druse along the inner walls of the cavity, with well-developed terminations, good transparency, and a striking contrast with the light-colored outer crust, which enhances its aesthetic value and mineralogical significance. The specimen stands out for the quality of crystallization and for the overall aesthetic balance, with features that enhance its natural structure and visual impact. Celestina derives its name from the Latin caelestis, “heavenly,” in reference to the delicate bluish coloration that many specimens exhibit. It is a strontium sulfate (SrSO4) that typically forms in cavities of sedimentary rocks, often associated with evaporite deposits of gypsum and sulfur. Madagascar is today one of the world’s most important sources for large Celestina geodes, with well-formed transparent crystals highly valued by collectors. This is an ideal specimen for mineral collections, display, and for those who appreciate the natural beauty of minerals, also in the realms of crystal therapy and lithotherapy, according to the properties traditionally associated with the mineral species. All minerals are 100% natural and untreated, with rare exceptions always noted in the description. Photographs are taken with professional lighting to best highlight colors and details; however, slight color variations may occur depending on the device or ambient light. Shipping is carried out via reliable and carefully selected express couriers, with fast delivery (in many cases 1–2 business days in Europe), tracked and insured shipping, and professional and secure packing, as confirmed by customer reviews. Deliveries can also take place the day after payment, depending on the destination. It is possible to combine multiple purchases and receive them in a single shipment, even from auctions with different deadlines, simply by contacting us to arrange the consolidation. For important pieces, direct home delivery by appointment or at major European fairs is also available. Remember that you can see all pieces in the auction at the following link: www.catawiki.com/it/u/16653967 Follow us also in the live auctions every Monday and Friday at 20:55! If you would like to view a video, request additional information, or satisfy some curiosities about the pieces in the special CataWiki auctions, do not hesitate to contact us. You can find other contacts here: www.italmineral.com/pages/contact

Estimation:€220

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