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Gypsum var. Selenite (collection of 6 loose crystals) from Clay Hill, north side of Route 209, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York

 
Gypsum var. Selenite (collection of 6 loose crystals) from Clay Hill, north side of Route 209, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York

Gypsum var. Selenite (collection of 6 loose crystals) from Clay Hill, north side of Route 209, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York

Gypsum var. Selenite (collection of 6 loose crystals) from Clay Hill, north side of Route 209, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 71631
Mineral:Gypsum var. Selenite (collection of 6 loose crystals)
Locality:Clay Hill, north side of Route 209, Kerhonkson, Ulster County, New York
Description:Six transparent doubly-terminated selenite crystals, the transparent colorless variety of gypsum, with brown appearance caused by clay inclusions. Theses selenite crystals were found eroding from the clay bank at the site. From my personal collection; collected in 1992
Overall Size:25-60 mm
Crystals:25-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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