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Gypsum Psm Halite

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Gypsum Psm Halite

Pseudomorph

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Description
Locality: 
Molina de Segura, Murcia, Spain
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 4.8 × 2.6 cm
Description

From a recent find, interesting pseudomorph of gypsum replacing a hopper, flattened crystal of halite from a yet undisclosed locality in the Molina de Segura area, Murcia (Spain). Free of major damage. The area is rich in clay and salts deposits of Miocene age.

Ex. Chris Deroo specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gypsum

Formula: 
CaSO4·2H2O
Strunz: 
7.CD.40
Hardness: 
2.0
Streak: 
White.

Halite

Formula: 
NaCl
Strunz: 
3.AA.20
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5
Streak: 
White

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