Class 6a Minerals
Sulphates
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Ref99 Desert Rose variety, Gypsum
CaSO4.2H2O (this specimen purchased)
Ref153 Selenite variety, Gypsum CaSO4.2H2O collected from a bed of massive rock
composed entirely of gypsum crystals, between beds of bedded sedimentary rock
above and below. Location: approx 1km ESE of Sorbas, nr Carboneras, Provincia
Almeria, Southern Spain. Collected on Tuesday 18th March 1997
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