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Object Name |
Gypsum |
Object Description |
Large pale tan (nearly colorless) transparent lenticular crystal of selenite (gypsum). Crystal is broken along excellent cleavage surface. This sample is included in the Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. and can be found on page 19. |
Collector |
Vanuxem, Lardner, 1792-1848 |
Place of Origin |
France/Île-de-France/Paris |
Site Name |
Montmartre |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Hydrous Ca sulfate |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Sp Grav. |
2.3 - 2.4 |
Hardness |
1.5 - 2 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Streak |
White |
Fracture |
Conchoidal, splinter |
Classification |
Geology |
Variety |
Selenite |
People |
Vanuxem, Lardner, 1792-1848 |
Search Terms |
Mineral Sulfate mineral Catalogue of the Collection of Minerals in the College of S. C. |
Dimensions |
H-2.129 W-2.302 L-5.417 cm |
Catalog Number |
5640 |