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Halite with Gypsum from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia

 
Halite with Gypsum from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia

Halite with Gypsum from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia

Halite with Gypsum from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Halite with Gypsum from Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 43658
Mineral:Halite with Gypsum
Locality:Mount Gunson Area, South Australia, Australia
Description:Plate of translucent green cubic halite crystals that fluoresce bright orange under UV illumination. Fine, hair-like colorless gypsum crystals completely cover the bottom of the specimen.
Overall Size:7x6x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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