Mineral Specimen No. 48278 for sale of Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

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Mineral Specimen No. 48278:
Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

This mineral specimen of Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York. To purchase mineral specimens from this site click on this link to go to online order form.

Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 48278:

Minerals Species: Celestine.
Location of mineral deposit: U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.
Description: Translucent colorless celestine (celestite) crystal with glassy crystal faces. The indentation along one edge is naturally crystallized termination where a parallel celestine crystal grew into an adjacent crystal. No damage is visible to the unaided eye, minute edge chipping is visible under 20x magnification.
Overall size of mineral specimen: 22x20x10 mm.
Size of individual crystals: 22 mm.
Price: $26 (plus shipping).

Mineral Specimens: Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa

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Mineral Specimen No. 48278: Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.

Mineral Specimen No. 48278:
Celestine from U.S. Gypsum Mine, Sperry, Des Moines County, Iowa.