Gypsum (GEM twins) (floater specimen)

Item Description

These specimens are instantly recognizable for their beautiful appearance and three-dimensional form. They started coming out as far back as the 1960s from the banks of the Red River Floodway. This small cabinet is composed of a central "ball" comprising tabular / compressed, sharp, translucent, golden-brown color crystals of Gypsum which play host to a few GEM quality, pale golden-yellow color "fish-tail" twins of Gypsum measuring up to a 2.7 cm aesthetically flaring out in several directions. This is a complete "floater" specimen with no point of attachment. It formed in calcium clay/sediment, which was washed away to reveal to gorgeous specimen within. It's important to note that this specimen is that it is NOT repaired, which makes a difference with this material, as a lot of them were glued back together. Additionally, the piece is fluorescent to boot showing a lovely blue color. If these are not considered Canadian "classics" by now, they need to be, as they are just so darned attractive and unique. We had this one priced at $1,200 in the inventory for the excellent form, aesthetics and fine quality.