| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Gypsum var. Selenite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 33349 |
| Mineral: | Gypsum var. Selenite |
| Locality: | Cave of Swords, Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Description: | Uncommon matrix cluster of colorless, transparent gypsum, variety selenite. Usually these long crystals are broken off the clusters. This is a dramatic specimen with large size and clean crystals. Scattered damage is not easily visible. Ex. C.P. Maier; originally acquired in 1975 |
| Overall Size: | 24x20x10 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-22 cm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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