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Large desert rose gypsum statement specimen, long slab of orange bladed gypsum crystals on a white background, view 1 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen standing on end, view of the crystal surface on a white background, view 2 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen in a display case, side view, view 3 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen on a display shelf in the store, view 4 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen in a display case, front view, view 5 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen, angled view of the crystal surface, view 6 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen, close view of the rounded gypsum blades, view 7 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen on a lower display shelf in the store, view 8 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen with a playing card, reference photo for scale on a white background, view 9 of 10Desert rose gypsum specimen with a playing card, reference photo for scale in a display case, view 10 of 10

Desert Rose (Gypsum) - Large Statement Specimen

Algeria
Precio:
$1,950.00 CAD
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Specifications

  • Mineral Families Sulfates
  • Crystal Habits Bladed
  • Classification Evaporite
  • UV Reactive Non Reactive
  • Treatments Natural/None

Descripción

Locality: Algeria

This one-of-a-kind gypsum specimen from Algeria is a long, heavy slab of interlocking gypsum blades, built from hundreds of rounded, petal-like crystals packed edge-on across its whole upper surface. The colour is a warm sandy terracotta, a little paler and more golden in places, and the grainy, sugary texture of each blade catches the light along its curved rim. Its long, low profile makes it a striking piece to run along a sideboard, shelf or display cabinet.

Gypsum is hydrated calcium sulphate, and in the Algerian Sahara it grows inside damp desert sand as mineral-rich groundwater evaporates near the surface, forming the flattened, lens-shaped crystals seen here. As the crystals grow they enclose grains of iron-stained sand, which give them their orange tone and rough feel; the same process makes the small rosettes sold as desert roses. A single mass this large is uncommon, because these clusters are fragile and hard to lift from the sand in one piece.

At about 2 on the Mohs scale, gypsum is very soft and can be damaged by water, so keep it dry and dust it gently with a soft brush.

Chemical Composition: Gypsum, CaSO₄·2H₂O, with included sand

Mohs Hardness: 2

Treatment: Natural/None

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Quantity: 1pc

With this product, you will receive the actual piece shown in the photographs. We do our best to offer quality products and price them honestly. Please keep in mind that colours and details may appear slightly different in person due to lighting, photography, and screen settings, but we do our best to represent each piece accurately.

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