Gypsum var. Selenite Slice - Height: 24.5 cm - Width: 17.5 cm- 1.58 kg - (1)
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A 1.58 kg, transparent, plate-shaped gypsum specimen of the selenite variety from Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy, measuring 24.5 × 17.5 × 3.5 cm.
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Gypsum, Selenite variety – Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
A specimen of gypsum, Selenite variety, from Roccastrada in the province of Grosseto, characterized by a large, flattened crystal formation with a high degree of transparency that allows you to see through much of the specimen.
The surface displays numerous striations, fine internal fractures, and overlapping cleavage planes, creating an interplay of lines and reflections that shift with the angle of the light. The color is predominantly colorless, with subtle whitish tones and pale yellow hues along the edges.
The side view highlights the specimen’s relatively small thickness compared with its overall size, as well as the mineral’s lamellar structure, which is particularly visible along the edges, where several overlapping layers can be distinguished.
A sizeable specimen, especially interesting for its transparency, broad crystal surface, and the opportunity to clearly observe the internal structure typical of Selenite.
Origin: Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
Weight: 1.580 kg
Dimensions: 24.5 × 17.5 × 3.5 cm
The photographs are an integral part of the description. Colors may vary slightly depending on the device used to view the images.
Gypsum, Selenite variety – Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
A specimen of gypsum, Selenite variety, from Roccastrada in the province of Grosseto, characterized by a large, flattened crystal formation with a high degree of transparency that allows you to see through much of the specimen.
The surface displays numerous striations, fine internal fractures, and overlapping cleavage planes, creating an interplay of lines and reflections that shift with the angle of the light. The color is predominantly colorless, with subtle whitish tones and pale yellow hues along the edges.
The side view highlights the specimen’s relatively small thickness compared with its overall size, as well as the mineral’s lamellar structure, which is particularly visible along the edges, where several overlapping layers can be distinguished.
A sizeable specimen, especially interesting for its transparency, broad crystal surface, and the opportunity to clearly observe the internal structure typical of Selenite.
Origin: Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
Weight: 1.580 kg
Dimensions: 24.5 × 17.5 × 3.5 cm
The photographs are an integral part of the description. Colors may vary slightly depending on the device used to view the images.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Gypsum var. Selenite
Mineral form
Slice
Weight
1.58 kg
Origin (region/city)
Roccastrada, Grosseto, Tuscany
Country of origin
Italy
Height
24.5 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
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