Dragon Minerals - December 16, 2022 Update

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23489: Goethite epimorph after Gypsum - $24
Santa Eulalia Mining District, Aquiles Serdán Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small cabinet - 7.5 x 6.2 x 5.5 cm
208 grams
Specimen status: Available
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This specimen began as a cluster of gypsum crystals up to almost 3 cm wide, which become covered with a think black goethite crust. Later the gypsum dissolved away leaving their imprints in the goethite. Hence, this is an epimorph. Often stated to be an 'epimorph after selenite' ('selenite' should **only** be applied to transparent gypsum), but because we cannot determine if the gypsum was transparent, we cannot say the gypsum was selenite. A classic for the locality, which sits perfectly for display at numerous angles not needing a stand.





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