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Gypsum var. Selenite from near Oxford, England

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from near Oxford, England

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Gypsum var. Selenite from near Oxford, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 20704
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:near Oxford, England
Description:Doubly-terminated crystal of transparent selenite with hour-glass-shaped internal zones that alternately fluoresce under UV illumination. Complete on all faces with minor wear on the edges. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:5.5x2x1.8 cm
Crystals:5.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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