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Gypsum var. Selenite from Paris Basin, France

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Paris Basin, France

DESCRIPTION:No. 18567
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Paris Basin, France
Description:Elongated fishtail-twin of transparent selenite without matrix. In the center of the formation are cloudy inclusions resembling feathers. Excellent old specimen ca. 1900.
Overall Size:10x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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