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Celestina
Main Deposits
Madagascar, the USA, Africa, some parts of Europe, and China. In Spain, we find celestinas in Jaén and Alicante.
Description and Characteristics
Celestine is a strontium sulphate that forms mainly in sedimentary rocks (limestone and sandstone) and in geode cavities, often associated with sulphur, gypsum and calcite. It belongs to the orthorhombic crystal system. It is the world’s main source of strontium and is notable for its prismatic or tabular crystals of a very characteristic pale blue colour, although it can also occur in massive or fibrous forms.
| Chemical Formula | $$SrSO_4$$ |
|---|---|
| Luster | Vitreous or Pearly |
| Streak | White |
| Fracture | Irregular/Conchoidal |
| Cleavage | Perfect |
| Hardness | 3-3.5 Mohs |
| Crystal System | Orthorhombic |
Did you know...?
The name ‘Celestina’ comes from the Latin word *caelestis*, meaning ‘celestial’, in clear reference to its sky-blue colour. Because it contains strontium, if you burn a small piece, the flame will turn a deep crimson red.
New-Age Properties
Celestite has a high vibration and is a teacher of the New Age. Imbued with divine energies, it allows you to connect with the angelic realms and leads you to infinite spiritual peace. It is very useful for stimulating clairvoyant communication, dream recall, and out-of-body experiences. It heals the aura and brings balance and creativity. Psychologically, it imparts a gentle strength and deep inner peace while helping you open yourself to new experiences. Mentally, it helps you calm down, dispersing worries and promoting mental clarity and fluid communication. On a healing level, being a blue crystal, it is effective for opening and healing the throat chakra. Place it in the appropriate location on the body for meditation or crystal ball reading. On the third eye, it will help you open a connection with universal energies, and placing a large piece of celestine in the room will raise its vibrations.