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Gypsum from Yorketown, South Australia, Australia

 
Gypsum from Yorketown, South Australia, Australia

Gypsum from Yorketown, South Australia, Australia

Gypsum from Yorketown, South Australia, Australia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Gypsum from Yorketown, South Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 58220
Mineral:Gypsum
Locality:Yorketown, South Australia, Australia
Description:Two intergrown transparent gray gypsum crystals with flattened crystal form. The bottom face of the gypsum crystal is a cleavage face that allow the specimen to stand upright without additional support. The label dates to 1899-1901. Ex. George English (1864-1944)
Overall Size:4.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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