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Chemical formula
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CaSO 4 ·2H 2 O |
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Crystalline system
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monoclinic |
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Class
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Sulfates |
| Origin | Agadir, Morocco |
| Size |
Medium : 3.0-4.0 cm big : 4.0-5.0cm Extra: 5.0 - 6.0cm |
Raw white Selenite bars. Selenite is a variety of the mineral gypsum in the form of transparent crystals or crystalline masses. It is also known as fibrous plaster.
Its name derives from Selene, the Greek goddess of the Moon, due to the type of reflection, which gives it a pearly glow similar to moonlight.
It is used for making lamps and obtaining plaster.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown as the minerals are natural and no piece is identical. The size is approximate.