Celestine

Celestine

“Celestine,” also known as “Celestite,” is a captivating crystal that has fascinated both crystal enthusiasts and spiritual seekers. It is a mineral composed of strontium sulfate (SrSO4).

Celestine forms attractive crystals with a distinctive soft blue color. These crystals can be a uniform shade of blue or exhibit lighter and darker areas of color.

Although pure Celestine is colorless, impurities introduce a broader spectrum of colors. Celestine geodes, characterized by large, deep, sky-blue crystals, are abundant in Madagascar. The mineral shares similarities with barite and can even partially replace it. In some cases, a single crystal may contain both barite and celestite components.

Chemical Formula

• SrSO₄

Other names

• Celestite
• Strontium sulfate

Application

“Celestine,” also known as “Celestite,” has various applications in different industries due to its strontium content. Here are some of its uses:

1. Fluorescent Lamps: Celestine is used in making fluorescent lamps (low-consumption lamps).
2. Color Televisions: It serves as the image lamp in color televisions.
3. Firecrackers: Celestine is used in the production of firecrackers.
4. Medicinal Compounds: Industries utilize Celestine for producing medicinal compounds, especially in the pharmaceutical and military sectors.
5. Strontium Titanate: Strontium titanate, derived from Celestine, is used in various optical absorbers.
6. Strontium Carbonate: This compound has multiple applications, including: Purification and refining of zinc.
7. Magnets: Strontium is used in the production of magnets.