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Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Gypsum var. Selenite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 65790
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Two parallel interconnected water-clear selenite crystals, the transparent colorless variety of the mineral species gypsum, with remnants of limonite gossan included in the bottom where the selenite crystals were attached.
Overall Size:4.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:40-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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