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Gypsum var. Selenite Twinned Crystals from Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia

 
Gypsum var. Selenite Twinned Crystals from Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia

Gypsum var. Selenite Twinned Crystals from Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia

Gypsum var. Selenite Twinned Crystals from Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 45904
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite Twinned Crystals
Locality:Lake Gilles, Corunna Station, South Australia, Australia
Description:Well formed transparent twinned selenite crystals with tapering brown phantom zone visible inside. The unusual, complex termination is caused by {110} twinning of two crystals. Fully crystallized on all surfaces with no point of attachment - a floater.
Overall Size:7x4x3 cm
Crystals:5.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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