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Selenite

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Selenite

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Description
Locality: 
Rosignano Marittimo, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.7 × 5.5 × 5 cm
Description

Prismatic crystals of gypsum variety selenite with good lustre and black colour due to inclusions. These gypsums were recovered inside the transportation pipeslines that transported salt brines from the halite deposits of Buriano and Volterra to the soda factory of Rosignano.

Acquired in 1987. Ex. Dr. Bob Janssens #673.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Selenite

Variety Of: 

Gypsum

Formula: 
CaSO4·2H2O
Strunz: 
7.CD.40
Hardness: 
2.0
Hardness: 
0.0

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