Selenite daisy — natural

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A carved selenite daisy with a warm orange calcite centre, mounted on a gold metal stand. Selenite is a translucent variety of gypsum that forms in fine, radiating fibres; here it' s been carved into petals around a calcite core, the two minerals set off against each other. Mineral: Selenite (gypsum, CaSO₄·2H₂O) with orange calcite (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃)Crystal system: Monoclinic (selenite); trigonal (calcite)Hardness: Selenite 2 on the Mohs scale; very soft and water-soluble, so keep it dry and handle gentlyTreatment: NoneDimensions: 6.6 × 1 × 6.6 cm (daisy)Height on stand: 14.7 cmWeight: 130 gNote: Mounted on a gold metal stand. Sold individually; yours will be similar to those shown. Show more