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Gypsum var. Selenite from Great Salt Plains, near Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

 
Gypsum var. Selenite from Great Salt Plains, near Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

Gypsum var. Selenite from Great Salt Plains, near Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

DESCRIPTION:No. 7025
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite
Locality:Great Salt Plains, near Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
Description:V-shaped formation of twinned selenite crystals, the transparent variety of the mineral species gypsum with brown Fe-rich mud included in zones about 2 mm below the surface. The crystal faces of the selenite have a satin luster. A floater. Ex. R. Bates Collection #563
Overall Size:25x20x10 mm
Crystals:15-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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