celestite

Pale blue mineral

Celestite is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate, typically forming pale blue crystals prized by collectors.

The name refers to its sky-blue color, though specimens range from colorless to white or yellowish.

Found in sedimentary rocks worldwide, celestite serves as the primary commercial source of strontium.

She kept a cluster of celestite on her windowsill.

mineral

barite

Barium sulfate mineral

sedimentary · evaporite · nodule · concretion · limestone · dolomite · hydrothermal · vein · cavity · streak

metaphysical

angelic

Divinely pure and good

tranquility · communication · meditation · calming · dream recall · intuition · clarity · peace · spiritual · healing

crystal

geode

Crystal-lined rock cavity

transparent · translucent · specimen · matrix · druzy · blade · termination · inclusion · phantom · twinning

color

sky blue

Pale atmospheric hue

white · gray · bluish · delicate · soft · icy · pastel · subtle · faint · milky

Opposites
mineral composition

celestitequartz

Crystalline silicon dioxide

barite · galena · pyrite · calcite · feldspar

color association

celestitecinnabar

Red mercuric sulfide ore

carnelian · garnet · obsidian · jet · smoky quartz

mineral hardness

celestitediamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

corundum · topaz · beryl · spinel · zircon

Phrases
Family

celestial, celestially

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G