Gypsum floater (Wouter van Tichelen Coll.)

Mnagueur, Ouargla Province, Algeria
Cabinet, 12.9 x 7.8 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 01/07/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/14/2016 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Sand-included gypsum specimens are an unusual, uncommon and sculptural mineral species from this obscure desert area of Algeria. The front of this piece has striking enechelon, serrated blades, while the back is nearly featureless. Essentially pristine. Ex Wouter van Tichelen Collection.

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