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ˈsɛl əˌstaɪt; -stɪn, -ˌstaɪnce·lestite
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celestitenoun
a mineral consisting of strontium sulphate
Wiktionary
celestitenoun
A colourless, orange or blue mineral, strontium sulfate, SrSO, that is an ore of strontium and constitutes the skeletons of Acantharea.
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celestite
Celestine (the IMA-accepted name) or celestite is a mineral consisting of strontium sulfate (SrSO4). The mineral is named for its occasional delicate blue color. Celestine and the carbonate mineral strontianite are the principal sources of the element strontium, commonly used in fireworks and in various metal alloys.
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celestite
Celestite, also known as Celestine, is a mineral composed of strontium sulfate. The mineral is named for its occasional delicate blue color. Celestite occurs as crystals, and also in compact massive and fibrous forms. It is mostly found in sedimentary rocks, often associated with the minerals gypsum, anhydrite, and halite. It has a high specific gravity, is transparent to translucent, and has a vitreous to pearly luster. It is often used as a gemstone and is also a source of strontium.
Webster Dictionary
Celestitenoun
native strontium sulphate, a mineral so named from its occasional delicate blue color. It occurs crystallized, also in compact massive and fibrous forms
Etymology: [LL. caelestinus bine.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of celestite in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of celestite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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