Gypsum (''floater'' specimen) (ex Richard Rossi Collection)

Item Description

When these specimens first came to the market, many collectors thought that that they were some of the most impressive, flashy and colorful specimens of Gypsum from any world locality. This small cabinet specimen consists of razor-sharp, very well-formed, GEMMY, sandy golden color, bladed crystals of Gypsum which are intergrown to create a fully crystallized "starburst". This piece is a complete "floater", and formed in a calcium clay/sediment, with no point of attachment whatsoever. Once the sediment was rinsed off, the perfect specimens were revealed. The piece is beautifully fluorescent as well! Another important aspect of this specimen is that it is NOT repaired, which makes a difference with this material, as many were glued back together. Don't miss out on what I'm sure will be considered a Canadian "classic" in years to come. Excellent size, form, aesthetics and quality. This specimen comes from the collection of Richard Rossi.