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Desert Rose



A (more or less) rose-like crystal group formed by precipitation in (usually) arid desert regions containing trapped sand particles. Usually gypsum is the host mineral (Gypsum Rose), but baryte (Baryte Rose), celestine and other minerals can form Desert Rose groups, too.

Classification of Desert Rose

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Other Names for Desert Rose

Synonyms:
Sand Rose
Other Languages:
German:Wüstenrose

Other Information

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    Localities for Desert Rose

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