Yate, Chipping Sodbury District, South Gloucestershire, England, UK

Golden Celestine crystals from a classic location. The golden color is likely due to a coating of Hematite. There are also small dark red/brown speckles which also appears to be Hematite. It comes from a location once famous for Celestine production for strontium. Celestine was mined from as early as 1820 until April 1991 with the heaviest production in the late 1800s. At one time, 90% of the world's Celestine was mined at Yate (see http://www.yateheritage.co.uk/history-of-yate/beneath-our-feet.htm). The specimen is in good condition with the exception of some of the Golden coating missing.

8.9 x 4.2 x 5.1 cm

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