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TitleStalactitic gypsum from Nicaragua
DescriptionThis sample formed when gypsum crystallized from slowly flowing water. Drops collected and, as they evaporated, gypsum was deposited. Eventually these small stalactites developed. Most stalactites in caves are made of calcite, but gypsum formations are found in many places. This specimen is 16 cm wide.
LocationNicaragua
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-06-05.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #849.
Key wordsgypsum, Nicaragua
Tech details435 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number612