Gypsum

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Gypsum

Entry/Object ID

2014.1.124

Description

Chemical Composition: CaSO4-2(H2O) Crystal System: Monoclinic System Description: Common Name: Gypsum / Selenite Chemistry: CaSO4-2(H2O), Hydrated Calcium Sulfate Group: Sulfates Location: Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia Description: An angular piece of Selenite with various sized tabular crystals. Crystals are honey colored to clear.

Collection

RAGM Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2014.1

Source or Donor

Crater Rock Museum (unknown donors)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Width

5 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Length

7-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimension taken at widest points

Location

Location

Display Case

DS-10

Room

Delmar Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Curtis Gardner

Date

May 9, 2023

Notes

Added current location while cleaning shelf