Dragon Minerals - December 16, 2022 Update

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25438: Gypsum, Rosasite, Dolomite, and Galena - $22
Bou Beker, Touissit-Bou Beker Mining District, Jerada Province, Oriental Region, Morocco
Small cabinet - 8.2 x 8.0 x 6.6 cm
264 grams
Specimen status: Available
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A matrix mound of massive to crystalline dolomite hosts abundant small balls of deep green-blue rosasite (often incorrectly identified as malachite). Covering much of the matrix surface and the rosasite is a thin and transparent layer of icy gypsum. Additional opaque, sugary gypsum sprouts 4.2 cm from one corner of the display face. This sprout shows no obvious termination (but then again gypsum growth of this sort never does). Minor, cleaved galena is seen in the core of the matrix. Sits perfectly for display on its naturally flat base. Excellent condition.






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