Celestine

specimen number:
2063839

location:
Woltjebuche quarry, Wennigsen, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany

description:
An aesthetic thumbnail, semi lustrous translucent pale blue sharp crystals of Celestine, the most prominent crystal 1.6 cm standing straight up and razor-sharp, coming off of a small amount of matrix. In great condition.

The Woltjebuche quarry in the Deister mountains near Wennigsen, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany, is a classic regional mineral locality historically worked for stone, featuring deep geodes and solution cavities within sedimentary rock formations. Within these cavities, collectors have recovered exceptional specimens of celestine, which is celebrated for its impressive blue color, high crystal luster, and well defined structural faces. As a strontium sulfate mineral, celestine typically forms in sedimentary rock vugs and evaporite formations via mineral rich groundwater and low temperature hydrothermal solutions. Although active quarrying has ended, specimens from this German site remain highly prized by collectors for their historical significance and aesthetic appeal.

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