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Gypsum with sand and petroleum inclusions from Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

 
Gypsum with sand and petroleum inclusions from Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

Gypsum with sand and petroleum inclusions from Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

Gypsum with sand and petroleum inclusions from Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

Gypsum with sand and petroleum inclusions from Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

DESCRIPTION:No. 76681
Mineral:Gypsum with sand and petroleum inclusions
Locality:Dhahran, Mintaqah Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
Description:Two interconnected doubly terminated gypsum crystals with coarse texture caused by sand inclusions and gray color caused by petroleum which permeated the deposit. Originally acquired from Griegers ca. 1980
Overall Size:37x27x13 mm
Crystals:28-31 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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