{"product_id":"gypsum-specimen","title":"Gypsum - Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eed from\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Timimoun\/Oued Souf region, Sahara Desert, Algeria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one of a kind Gypsum mineral specimen from Algeria features a dense cluster of broad, flattened blade-like crystals arranged in overlapping rosettes and fan-shaped growths. The specimen has a uniform tan to light brown color with a fine sandy surface coating that gives the crystal faces a matte, textured appearance. Larger tabular crystals form the main structure, while smaller bladed crystals fill the gaps and create a layered, sculptural shape. Several thinner crystals project outward along the edges, adding depth without making the specimen overly fragile in appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGypsum has been collected from dry desert regions for many years, especially across North Africa and the Sahara. It forms when mineral-rich groundwater evaporates in sandy ground, leaving gypsum crystals to grow while trapping sand inside the blades. Over time, those flat gypsum crystals build into the rose-like clusters that gave the mineral its common name. Algerian Desert Rose specimens are best listed broadly as coming from the Sahara Desert, Algeria, since most pieces are collected from open desert deposits rather than a clearly documented mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritually, Gypsum is commonly associated with grounding, mental clarity, protection, patience, and clearing out old patterns. Because it forms in harsh desert conditions, many people connect it with resilience and steady personal growth. It is also often used as a display stone for calm spaces, meditation rooms, and collections focused on desert minerals or natural crystal formations.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_fadeIn_m1hgl_8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1pc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe do our best to buy quality products- although not every rock is the same. If you choose to purchase the \"staff pick option\", we will select the best of the batch for you. Otherwise, it will be at random from the larger batch we have in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Algeria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49176841257130,"sku":null,"price":445.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7158\/3658\/files\/GypsumAlgeria-445.jpg?v=1788291921","url":"https:\/\/rubblerockandgem.com\/fr\/products\/gypsum-specimen","provider":"Rubble Rock And Gem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}