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TitleGypsum (selenite), CaSO4•2H2O
DescriptionGypsum has many different appearances. Most commonly it is massive and opaque. Clear samples, like this one are called selenite. This specimen is 8 cm across.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-06-05.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #797.
Key wordsgypsum
Tech details1016 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number620