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Gypsum var. Selenite from Lake Gillies, South Australia, Australia

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Lake Gillies, South Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 25542
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Lake Gillies, South Australia, Australia
Description:Very well formed transparent selenite crystal with opaque tapering core inside the crystal. Unusual complex termination caused by crystal twinning {110}. Fully crystallized on all surfaces with no point of attachment - a floater.
Overall Size:6.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:6.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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