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Gypsum var. Rams Horn Gypsum from Mariposa Mine, Brewster County, Texas

 
Gypsum var. Rams Horn Gypsum from Mariposa Mine, Brewster County, Texas

Gypsum var. Rams Horn Gypsum from Mariposa Mine, Brewster County, Texas

Gypsum var. Rams Horn Gypsum from Mariposa Mine, Brewster County, Texas

Gypsum var. Rams Horn Gypsum from Mariposa Mine, Brewster County, Texas

DESCRIPTION:No. 28
Mineral:Gypsum var. Rams Horn Gypsum
Locality:Mariposa Mine, Brewster County, Texas
Description:Sculptural formation of twisting white gypsum crystals with no attached matrix. These curved gypsum formations are called Ram's Horn Gypsum by collectors. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:18x9x3.5 cm
Crystals:22 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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