AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Gypsum with sand inclusions |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 30151 |
Mineral: | Gypsum with sand inclusions |
Locality: | Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico |
Description: | Large cluster of flattened gypsum crystals included with sand (sometimes sold as sand gypsum or gypsum roses). The crystals are unusually large and show reflections off the crystal faces when illuminated. Very clean with few imperfections. |
Overall Size: | 17x11x10 cm |
Crystals: | 2-12 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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