Specimen #664

Name: Green Selenite Stalactite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Pernatty Lagoon, Mt Gunson, Stuart Shelf, South Australia, Australia

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 14.8 x 3.0 x 2.9 cm

Weight: 95

Acquired: 2008-05-08

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: Y

Comment: This unique Australian specimen hardly looks real! It is a stalactite covered with gemmy crystals of selenite, which have been tinted this gorgeous grass green from copper. I cannot recall having ever seen a stalactite quite this PRETTY. NOTE: When you receive this, despite our best packing attempt there are sure to be some loose crystals in the package, as these little crystals are incredibly fragile and a few will surely come off, but you will not notice them amidst the thousands and it will detract nothing from the specimen or your money back

Minerals: Gypsum (CaSO_{4 2}(H₂O)) Selenite

There are 2 pictures on file

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Green Selenite Stalactite, Pernatty Lagoon, Mt Gunson, Stuart Shelf, South Australia (14.8 x 3.0 x 2.9 cm)

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Green Selenite Stalactite, Pernatty Lagoon, Mt Gunson, Stuart Shelf, South Australia