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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 | Debar, Macedonia |
| Size | 2.0-3.0cm |
Selenite crystallized gypsum, some in the form of a point.
Selenite is a variety of the mineral gypsum in the form of transparent crystals or crystalline masses. In this case, they would be transparent crystals, some of them arrow-shaped.
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 that of moonlight.
It is used for making lamps and obtaining plaster.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.