Selenite from
Drake Radio Tower area, Canada del Ore, Hollister Ranch, Gaviota Pass, Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
Locality type: | Area | |
Classification | ||
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Species: | Gypsum var: Selenite | |
Formula: | CaSO4 · 2H2O | |
Comments: | Occurs as twinned crystals in clay of the Rincon Formation, Northward from the contact with the Vaqueros. The crystals are well-formed individuals up to 3 inches (7.5 cm) long. | |
Habit: | Fishtail-twinned crystals | |
Confirmation | ||
Validity: | Believed Valid | |
Data | ||
Mineral Data: | Click here to view Selenite data | |
Locality Data: | Click here to view Drake Radio Tower area, Canada del Ore, Hollister Ranch, Gaviota Pass, Santa Ynez Mountains, Santa Barbara County, California, USA | |
Data Identifiers | ||
Mindat Occurrence Record ID: | 668684 | |
Long-form Identifier: | 1:3:668684:0 | |
GUID (UUID V4): | 6762e777-b58c-4b0b-a32e-be41ad47aff2 | |
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