noun
- Plural of celestite; a mineral form of strontium sulfate, typically colorless, white, or pale blue, used in the production of strontium compounds.
Usage: mineralogy; technical
Examples
- The geologist identified several celestites in the rock sample under the microscope.
- Celestites are valued for their use in fireworks and other industrial applications.
- The blue celestites from that deposit are particularly prized by mineral collectors.
- Mining operations extract celestites to produce strontium compounds for various industries.