AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from England > Gypsum var. Satin Spar |
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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