Gypsum (floater) (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

When I first saw this material, I thought that that they were some of the most impressive, flashy and colorful specimens of Gypsum I have seen. This specimen consists of excellent, very aesthetic, razor-sharp, golden color, gem, "fishtail"-twinned crystals of Gypsum sitting atop a "ball" of Gypsum which is comprised of several single bladed crystals. The largest twinned crystal measures 3.7 cm long. This "floater" crystal formed in a calcium clay/sediment and has no point of attachment whatsoever. The color is very attractive for the species as well. The material is typically very fluorescent as well! Another important aspect of this specimen is that it is NOT repaired, which makes a difference with this material. I have seen specimens similar to this one offered online around $1000-$1250. Don't miss out on what I'm sure will be considered a Canadian "classic" in years to come.