Meet the crystal
About Celestite
Celestite, also known as Celestine, is a striking strontium sulfate mineral most recognised for its delicate sky-blue colouring and beautifully formed crystals. It commonly occurs as crystal clusters, geodes and tabular or prismatic crystals, ranging from transparent to translucent.
Its name comes from the Latin word meaning “celestial” or “heavenly”, inspired by its characteristic pale-blue appearance. Particularly beautiful specimens are found in Madagascar, which is well known for producing impressive Celestite geodes and clusters.
With its distinctive colouring, attractive crystal formations and relatively delicate nature, Celestite is highly valued by mineral collectors and crystal enthusiasts alike.
