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Gypsum var. Selenite (twinned crystals) from Las Salinas de Paracas, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

 
Gypsum var. Selenite (twinned crystals) from Las Salinas de Paracas, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

Gypsum var. Selenite (twinned crystals) from Las Salinas de Paracas, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Gypsum var. Selenite (twinned crystals) from Las Salinas de Paracas, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru

DESCRIPTION:No. 38603
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite (twinned crystals)
Locality:Las Salinas de Paracas, Pisco, Ica Department, Peru
Description:Golden crystals of transparent gypsum, variety selenite, standing upright off matrix. The gypsum crystals are all twinned, with V-shaped terminations, and have lustrous crystal surfaces. The gypsum fluoresces under UV illumination.
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:10-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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