| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Gypsum var. Selenite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 49320 |
| Mineral: | Gypsum var. Selenite |
| Locality: | Cave of Swords, Gibraltar Mine, Naica District, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Description: | Sculptural formation of striated selenite crystals, the colorless variety of gypsum, with sparkling surfaces composed of many smaller crystals, with a custom-made acrylic base to support upright. Ex. Swigert collection #912 |
| Overall Size: | 18x5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 18 cm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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