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Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 30150
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Naica Mine, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Large plate of colorless selenite crystals, most likely from the famous Cave of Swords that was discovered in the mine in the 1940s and was full of selenite crystals up to 2.5 meters long. Most of the crystals are terminated.
Overall Size:16x14x9 cm
Crystals:2-8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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