Gypsum ("Desert Rose")

Item Description

An excellent, very sharp, well-preserved, "flower "-like formation of comprssed tabular crystals containing tan colored sand particles. I bought this piece directly from the man who mined it in Algeria, which is why I have a bit more specific locality than "Sahara Desert" like we're used to seeing with these specimens. Our friend in Algeria decided to glue this piece to a base for better presentation. Despite a few nicks, the piece is in good shape, and actually features larger than normal sized crystals than we're used to seeing in this classic material from the north-central African desert.