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Gypsum var. Selenite from Opava, Moravia, Severomoravasky, Czech Republic

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Opava, Moravia, Severomoravasky, Czech Republic

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Gypsum var. Selenite from Opava, Moravia, Severomoravasky, Czech Republic

DESCRIPTION:No. 33784
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Opava, Moravia, Severomoravasky, Czech Republic
Description:Transparent doubly-terminated selenite crystals (transparent colorless variety of gypsum) that fluoresces and phosphoresces under UV illumination. The crystal surfaces are textured and the crystals are brownish due to clay inclusions. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #184
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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