Seeking a touch of tranquility? Ethically sourced from Madagascar, our AA Grade Celestite stones are meticulously hand-polished, offering a serene beauty unlike any other. These unique pieces showcase a remarkable color and clarity, often still revealing the delicate remnants of their original crystalline points.
 
Celestite's inherent softness makes it notoriously difficult to tumble, as it fractures very easily. Consequently, if you encounter tumbled Celestite in the market, it is almost certainly coated in a resin or stone sealer. This is a standard industry practice to prevent the soft material from breaking down into tiny chips during the tumbling process. At Riverbend, our hand-polished Celestite crystals are never subjected to any such sealers or treatments, ensuring a natural and authentic piece.
 
Achieving a smooth surface on such a fragile mineral requires exceptional care. While our meticulous hand-polishing process strives for perfection, the stone's delicate nature means subtle natural fracture lines or small chips may occasionally be present where polishing is impossible. In fact, these minor imperfections serve as a reassuring indicator of the stone's authenticity and untreated condition. To further enhance their innate luster, each batch is gently washed with water, then lightly treated with a non-toxic grapeseed oil, which helps remove any residual particles and visibly brightens their appearance. This oil can be easily removed with a damp cloth if preferred. Celestite is highly cherished for its calming and uplifting properties, often associated with angelic communication, inner peace, and spiritual development. Invite this exceptional crystal into your space for conscious adornment, meditation, or as a radiant symbol of tranquility.
 
This listing is for one (1) crystal, intuitively selected just for you. Each piece is cleansed, energetically charged, and lovingly prepared for its special journey to you.
 
Attributes:
 
Collection/Mining: Ethically sourced from Sakoany, Madagascar.
Grade: AA
Hardness: 3-3.5 on the Mohs Hardness scale.
Healing Properties (Emotional): Promotes inner peace, reduces stress and anxiety, aids in communication, fosters spiritual development.
Healing Properties (Physical): Traditionally used to alleviate muscle tension, support eye and ear health, and aid detoxification.
Altar Uses: Enhances meditation, promotes angelic connection, facilitates calm, good for dream recall.
Chakra: Throat (Vishuddha) and Third Eye (Ajna).
Astrological Sign: Gemini.
Care Instructions: Extremely soft and fragile; handle with great care. Cleanse with dry methods like smudging or sound; avoid water or harsh chemicals. Polish monthly with non-toxic grapeseed or jojoba oil.
 
Authenticity Tips
Softness & Fractures: Genuine Celestite is an extremely soft and fragile mineral. It's common to see minor natural fracture lines or small chips, especially in hand-polished pieces, as these indicate it hasn't been overly treated or resin-coated.
No Sealers: Be wary of Celestite that feels unusually smooth or looks unnaturally perfectly intact, particularly if it's "tumbled." Most tumbled Celestite is coated in resin or stone sealer due to its fragility. Your hand-polished Celestite is untreated.
Color Consistency: Authentic Celestite typically has a pale to medium blue hue. While vibrant, it's generally not neon or artificially bright. Be cautious of unnaturally uniform or overly intense colors, which could indicate dyeing.
Clarity: It can range from translucent to transparent. Perfectly opaque pieces without any visible crystalline structure should raise a question.