Dolomite with Gypsum (var. Selenite)

Specimen ID: WWX-QVF

Title
Dolomite with Gypsum (var. Selenite)
Locality
As recorded:
Lafarge Corp. Quarry, Lockport, Niagra Co., New York
Dimensions
130mm x 92mm x 70mm
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Description
A rare and excellent geode filled with highly-lustrous, translucent, rich-pink Dolomite crystals to 12.5 mm across which host several glassy, clear, blocky crystals of Gypsum (var. Selenite) to 19 mm. The Dolomite crystals exhibit the classic, curved, saddle-shaped habit. This is a very fine piece which displays well, is in excellent condition, and dates to about the mid 1960s, when this collection was assembled.ex. Paul Edwards collection
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Dolomite, GypsumNone listed
Name withheld

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