white Celestite on Sulfur - Italy

Size: 11,5 x 8 x 5,5 cm

Location: La Grasta Mine - Caltanisetta - Sicily - Italy

This impressive collector's item combines the flawless clarity of white Celestite with the intense coloration of a yellow sulfur matrix. The large Celestite crystals sit enthroned in harmonious contrast on the radiant sulphur base, creating a natural composition of incomparable elegance.

Origin and geology

The piece comes from the renowned La Grasta mine in Italy, known for its high-quality sulphur and celestite finds. It was a well-known sulphur mine from 1850 to 1987. From the end of the 19th century, it became known for celestite specimens in various shapes and colors, but the best ones only came onto the market towards the end of mining activities in the 1960s and 1970s. 

Fascinating worlds of color and crystal

The white Celestite shows itself in large, well-formed crystals and a soft sheen that reflects the light in a unique way. The bright yellow sulphur matrix forms an impressive contrast and underlines the natural beauty of the piece.

A rare and precious collector's item

Celestite and sulphur combinations of this quality and size are rare and coveted. This specimen is a true jewel for any discerning mineral collection and embodies the perfect balance between geological uniqueness and visual aesthetics.

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