Gypsum
specimen number:
9851399
location:
Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
description:
An impressive large matrix plate with gemmy colorless prismatic crystals of gypsum measuring to 6.0 cm in size scattered throughout. Slightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. In good condition, this is exceptional for the species from this famous mining district.
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