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Gypsum var. Arrowhead-twin from Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia

 
Gypsum var. Arrowhead-twin from Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33930
Mineral:Gypsum var. Arrowhead-twin
Locality:Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia
Description:Very well formed transparent gypsum, variety selenite crystal with opaque tapering core inside the crystal. Unusual complex termination caused by crystal twinning {110}. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #330; Ex. Marty Lewadny Collection of Winnipeg, Canada.
Overall Size:6.5x3x3 cm
Crystals:6.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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