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Gypsum var. Selenite from Cave of Swords, Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Cave of Swords, Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

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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