Selenite (very clear gypsum crystal)
Naica Mine. Naica, Municipio de Saucillo
Chihuahua, Mexico
5.7 x 3.1 x 1.1 CM (cabinet)
price: $240
Spring 2019
Textbook perfect, sharp and transparent, a single doubly terminated Selenite from the famed Naica Mine. This is a 1970s vintage specimen in fine condition as seen. There are a few wispy inclusions that are not visible on some display angles, the exterior luster is very glassy with a few areas with very minor frosting. Overall this is a choice example. The Naica mine produced a lot of Selenite in its day. Not much that came out was this fine, most had some damage or edge issues. Now that the mine is closed these better specimens are becoming treasures.
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Selenite (very clear gypsum crystal)
Naica Mine. Naica, Municipio de Saucillo
Chihuahua, Mexico
5.7 x 3.1 x 1.1 CM (cabinet)
price: $240
Spring 2019
Textbook perfect, sharp and transparent, a single doubly terminated Selenite from the famed Naica Mine. This is a 1970s vintage specimen in fine condition as seen. There are a few wispy inclusions that are not visible on some display angles, the exterior luster is very glassy with a few areas with very minor frosting. Overall this is a choice example. The Naica mine produced a lot of Selenite in its day. Not much that came out was this fine, most had some damage or edge issues. Now that the mine is closed these better specimens are becoming treasures.
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