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TitleSelenite
DescriptionSelenite, CaSO4•2H2O, is a clear generally colorless variety of gypsum. However, this sample is green because of minor amounts of zinc in the mineral. Selenite often shows a pearl-like luster and is described as having a moon-like glow, but in this sepeciment the green color dominates. This sample is 9 cm across.
LocationAustralia. Mount Gunson.
PhotographerTwyla Baker. 2001-06-28.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection.
Key wordsselenite, gypsum, australia
Tech details595 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number941