AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Australia > Gypsum var. Selenite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 65159 |
Mineral: | Gypsum var. Selenite |
Locality: | Pernatty Lagoon, Mount Gunson, South Australia, Australia |
Description: | Lustrous transparent green prismatic gypsum crystals in a cluster of interconnected spherical aggregates. These gypsum cluster precipitate from the mineral-rich waters in the lagoon and the green is caused by copper impurities. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1185 |
Overall Size: | 7.5x6x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-7 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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