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Gypsum var. Selenite from Caverna de Santo Domingo, Francisco Portillo, Achiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Caverna de Santo Domingo, Francisco Portillo, Achiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

Gypsum var. Selenite from Caverna de Santo Domingo, Francisco Portillo, Achiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

Gypsum var. Selenite from Caverna de Santo Domingo, Francisco Portillo, Achiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 39444
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Caverna de Santo Domingo, Francisco Portillo, Achiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Beautiful cluster of water-clear colorless gypsum (variety selenite) crystals with curved terminations. This is a handsome cluster, with few missing crystals, from a now-protected locality. Ex. Jim Minette (1936-2002); originally discovered in 1978
Overall Size:10x8x5 cm
Crystals:3-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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