Desert Rose (Gypsum) - Statement Specimen orpiment crystal dark mineralized surface

dark mineralized surface

SmallCopper Head Width: Overall Length:

This specimen’s open geode shape gives it a serene

The mine continues to operate for industrial fluorite production

and as a gangue mineral alongside metallic ores

Desert Rose (Gypsum) - Statement Specimen orpiment crystal dark mineralized surfaceMined from: Timimoun Oued Souf region, Sahara Desert, Algeria Description: This one of a kind Desert Rose Gypsum statement specimen from Algeria features a large, naturally formed cluster of sandy beige gypsum rosettes. The piece has layered, blade like crystal petals packed into a chunky sculptural form, with a dry, matte surface and fine sand locked into the gypsum. It has good size, strong texture, and a rugged desert look that makes it work well