Gypsum

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Gypsum

Entry/Object ID

1968.001.002

Description

A rock specimen known as a Selenite rose, a type of gypsum crystal. Small irregular shape. Light red color with multiple thin ridges creating a deep textured surface suggesting flower pedals. Accompanying note states its origin was in New Mexico. Helen Smith is associated with this object.