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Gypsum var. Selenite from Lockport, Niagara County, New York

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Lockport, Niagara County, New York

Gypsum var. Selenite from Lockport, Niagara County, New York

Gypsum var. Selenite from Lockport, Niagara County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 35286
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Lockport, Niagara County, New York
Description:Transparent crystal of selenite (colorless variety of gypsum) that is almost completely flawless internally. You can even read text through it. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:6x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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