Hourglass Selenite

Object/Artifact

-

Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Hourglass Selenite

Entry/Object ID

2009.62.43

Description

Oklahoma State Crystal Chemical Composition: CaSO4-2(H2O) Crystal System: Monoclinic System Description: Common Name: Gypsum Chemistry: CaSO4-2(H2O), Hydrated Calcium Sulfate Group: Sulfates location: Jet, OK. USA Description: Gypsum rose or desert roses, brown crystals twinning with sandy appearence

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2009.62

Source or Donor

Museum Collection of Minerals

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Width

6 in

Depth

4 in

Length

11 in

Weight

2 oz

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Display Case

FS-4-A

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 29, 2025

Notes

Major mineral groups installation

Location

* Untyped Location

DS-11

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Ian C.

Date

January 21, 2025

Notes

USA Case Installation

Location

Display Case

FS-6-A

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Date

January 3, 2024