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Gypsum var. Satin Spar from Matlock, Derbyshire, England

 
Gypsum var. Satin Spar from Matlock, Derbyshire, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 50961
Mineral:Gypsum var. Satin Spar
Locality:Matlock, Derbyshire, England
Description:Elongated specimen of white satin spar, the compact crystalline variety of gypsum. Though it appears to be a terminated crystal, this is actually a portion of a vein of parallel crystals and neither end is terminated. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #319.2, ex.Miss H. Cadwallader in March 1939
Overall Size:13x2.5x1.2 cm
Crystals:130 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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