{"product_id":"celestite-meckley-s-quarry-mandata-pennsylvania-usa","title":"Celestite – Meckley’s Quarry, Mandata, Pennsylvania, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive \u003cstrong\u003ecelestite crystal specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eMeckley’s Quarry, Mandata, Pennsylvania, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a prominent pale blue tabular crystal set against a contrasting white crystalline matrix. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main celestite crystal displays the delicate blue coloration characteristic of the species, with a broad, well-defined crystal form and vitreous luster. Smaller crystals are also present on the matrix, adding additional interest to the specimen. The combination of the large blue crystal and bright white matrix makes this a particularly appealing display piece from a classic Pennsylvania locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Bill Rouslin obtained this specimen decades ago probably when he resided in Ohio or Rhode Island. This piece is a real cutie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celestite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meckley’s Quarry, Mandata, Pennsylvania, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orthorhombic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulfate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Bill Rouslin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 × 4.5 × 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52749583745306,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/Celestite-Meckleys-Quarry-Mandata-Pennsylvania-USA01.jpg?v=1787866798","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/celestite-meckley-s-quarry-mandata-pennsylvania-usa","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}