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Celestine

celestine

SrSO4

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Overview

Celestine (the IMA-accepted name) or celestite is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). The mineral is named after its occasional delicate blue color. Celestine and the carbonate mineral strontianite are the principal sources of the element strontium, commonly used in fireworks and in various metal alloys.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 3.25

Scientific references

  1. Celestine — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q407221 Link
  2. Celestine — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestine_(mineral) Link