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Celestine (mineral) facts for kids

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Celestine

Celestine is a blue mineral which is the main source of the element strontium. It is found as strontium sulfate (SrSO4). Strontium is used in fireworks and in some metal alloys.

Images for kids

  • Celestine Poland

    Celestine from the Machow Mine, Poland

  • Celestine SrSO4

    Celestine mineral on display at Yale's Peabody Museum

  • Celestitemadagascar

    Celestine geode section

  • Crystal Cave Ohio

    Inside the Crystal Cave geode in Ohio

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