| 25622: Celestine, Gypsum and Sulfur - $50 Muculufa Mine, Butera, Caltanissetta Province, Sicily, Italy Small cabinet - 6.4 x 6.2 x 4.1 cm 130 grams Fluorescent/phosphorescent (LW/SW) Specimen status: Available Send an email with specimen number to order Abundant, translucent celestine spikes
to almost 2 cm associated with gypsum variety selenite
crystals to 2.6 on a matrix containing massive sulfur.
Glows white under longwave UV (blacklight) and brighter so
under shortwave UV; the latter also causes phosphorescence
lasting several seconds (rather long for the species!).
The specimen is in superb condition and sits perfectly for
display on its naturally flat base. Previous dealer label
with a $95 price tag.
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