Gypsum with sand inclusions ("Desert Rose")

Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Small Cabinet, 6.0 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 02/25/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/03/2016 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

This piece is a wonderful small cabinet sized display specimen of the well known "Desert Rose" Gypsum specimens from Morocco. The piece is essentially a floater group of tabular Gypsum crystals that is completely enveloped / included by sand from the Sahara Desert. The largest crystal measures 2.7 cm across. Virtually no damage, and very showy.

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