Celestine with Strontianite
specimen number:
8641027
location:
Hwy 1 & 183, Austin, Texas, USA
description:
Light blue translucent crystallized Celestine in a cluster with minor strontianite. In good condition, collected in the late 1980s. A previous note with the specimen mentions that this was collected during construction of a major highway interchange. The specimen is apparently in the process of being reabsorbed or altering to strontianite. The site is now permanently buried under concrete, steel, and grass.
Size: 12.0 x 9.5 x 6.5 cm (cabinet)
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