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Gypsum var. Ram's Horn Gypsum from Stevenson-Bennet Mine, Organ Mountains, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico

 
Gypsum var. Ram's Horn Gypsum from Stevenson-Bennet Mine, Organ Mountains, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico

Gypsum var. Ram's Horn Gypsum from Stevenson-Bennet Mine, Organ Mountains, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 70114
Mineral:Gypsum var. Ram's Horn Gypsum
Locality:Stevenson-Bennet Mine, Organ Mountains, Doņa Ana County, New Mexico
Description:Translucent white curved gypsum crystals with pale-yellow limonite staining. This curved form of gypsum crystals is called Ram's Horn Gypsum because it is acutely curved resembling the horn of rams.
Overall Size:7x2x1 cm
Crystals:1-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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