Gypsum (Var: Selenite)

Locality: Laguna del Rey, Mun. de Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico

Note: The mineral species Selenite is not listed in our database for this locality. This specimen may be misidentified or the mindat list of minerals at this locality may be incomplete.

17.5 x 11.0 x 10.5 cm. A DRAMATIC, LARGE CABINET fishtail-twinned selenite specimen on a bit of silicified limestone matrix from Naica, Mexico. The upright fishtail is 10.3 cm wide and 7.5 cm high. These colorless and translucent selenites are a Mexican classic. Old dealer stock of Dr. Gary Hansen from the 1970s or early 80s.

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