| 11224: Gypsum variety Selenite - $24 Ellsworth, Mahoning County, Ohio Miniature - 5.1 x 2.2 x 0.9 cm 16 grams Fluorescent (LW/SW) Ex George English Specimen status: Reserved Send an email with specimen number to order A gypsum crystal (variety selenite),
twinned along the c-axis, having excellent clarity. Doubly
terminated and in very nice condition, especially
considering its softness (Mohs hardness = 2) and its age.
Shows unusual banded fluorescence (perpendicular to the
c-axis) under both longwave UV (blacklight) and shortwave
UV. Accompanied by a somewhat tattered George English label with a No. 64
East 12th Street address (~1890). From a classic gypsum
locality.
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