Color-zoned Gypsum

Whyalla, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, Australia
Small Cabinet, 9.8 x 7.8 x 6.4 cm
Start Time: 03/14/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/21/2013 6:40:11 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

This is a very unusual and showy specimen of selenite from Australia. Glassy, color-zoned, brownish-orange, gypsum blades of various sizes form a spectacular radiating plate. The interior phantoms are nifty. The impressive large blade is about 3.5 cm. An excitingly visual, 360-degree specimen, that is essentially pristine. Amazing, for such a soft species. Uncommon in this quality and form from this locale.

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