No. 108128850

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Celestine Crystal cluster - Height: 18 cm - Width: 32 cm- 7450 g - (1)
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Celestine Crystal cluster - Height: 18 cm - Width: 32 cm- 7450 g - (1)

Large, lustrous celestine crystals on native sulfur – La Grasta Mine, Sicily. An exceptional, large-scale specimen featuring celestine crystals on native sulfur, sourced from the La Grasta mine in Sicily (Italy). The most striking feature of this specimen is the presence of large, well-developed celestine crystals that possess an excellent natural luster. Their brilliant, reflective surfaces—complemented by a delicate, pale-blue hue—stand out magnificently against the intense yellow of the native sulfur, creating a particularly attractive and elegant contrast. Weighing 7.45 kg (16.42 lbs) and measuring up to 32 cm (12.60 inches) at its largest dimension, this is a truly imposing specimen with a powerful visual impact. Its size, combined with the highly lustrous celestine crystals, makes it an extraordinary display piece and an excellent example of the classic celestine-sulfur association for which Sicilian sulfur deposits are renowned. The specimen originates from an old Sicilian mineral collection, assembled over the course of several decades. Locality: La Grasta Mine, Sicily, Italy Minerals: Celestine on native sulfur Dimensions: 32 × 18 × 13 cm (12.60 × 7.09 × 5.12 inches) Weight: 7,450 g / 7.45 kg (16.42 lbs)

No. 108128850

No longer available
Celestine Crystal cluster - Height: 18 cm - Width: 32 cm- 7450 g - (1)

Celestine Crystal cluster - Height: 18 cm - Width: 32 cm- 7450 g - (1)

Large, lustrous celestine crystals on native sulfur – La Grasta Mine, Sicily. An exceptional, large-scale specimen featuring celestine crystals on native sulfur, sourced from the La Grasta mine in Sicily (Italy).

The most striking feature of this specimen is the presence of large, well-developed celestine crystals that possess an excellent natural luster. Their brilliant, reflective surfaces—complemented by a delicate, pale-blue hue—stand out magnificently against the intense yellow of the native sulfur, creating a particularly attractive and elegant contrast.

Weighing 7.45 kg (16.42 lbs) and measuring up to 32 cm (12.60 inches) at its largest dimension, this is a truly imposing specimen with a powerful visual impact. Its size, combined with the highly lustrous celestine crystals, makes it an extraordinary display piece and an excellent example of the classic celestine-sulfur association for which Sicilian sulfur deposits are renowned.

The specimen originates from an old Sicilian mineral collection, assembled over the course of several decades.

Locality: La Grasta Mine, Sicily, Italy
Minerals: Celestine on native sulfur
Dimensions: 32 × 18 × 13 cm (12.60 × 7.09 × 5.12 inches)
Weight: 7,450 g / 7.45 kg (16.42 lbs)

Bidding closed
Yoan Beckaert
Expert
Estimate € 800 - € 900

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