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Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

 
Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins from shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 76393
Mineral:Gypsum var. Fishtail Twins
Locality:shore of Potomac River, King George County, Virginia
Description:Stacked formation of parallel V-twinned translucent gray gypsum crystals. The gypsum has clay inclusions that give it the gray-tan color.
Overall Size:9x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:10-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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