| 02605: Smithsonite, Willemite and Gypsum
variety Selenite - $12 La Platosa Mine, Bermejillo, Mapimà Municipality, Durango, Mexico Miniature - 5.5 x 1.4 x 1.3 cm 9.8 grams Fluorescent (SW) Specimen status: Available Send an email with specimen number to order A cluster of light blue, rice grain
smithsonite crystals sit on one face of a terminated,
water-clear gypsum crystal (variety selenite). The gypsum
contains a sharp, brown phantom inside, probably iron
hydroxides/oxides. Tiny, colorless willemite crystals sit
along one edge of the smithsonite next to the gypsum; this
willemite glows a bright neon green under shortwave UV.
The gypsum has a few minor bumps but the specimen overall
is in nice condition.
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