Celestine (mineral) facts for kids
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
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Celestine from the Machow Mine, Poland
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Celestine mineral on display at Yale's Peabody Museum
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Celestine geode section
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Inside the Crystal Cave geode in Ohio
See also
In Spanish: Celestina (mineral) para niños
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