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Desert Rose Gypsum Double-Sphere, Mexico
SKU · ne065
$16.36
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Two gypsum rosettes grown into one — a smaller head resting on a broader body — built from overlapping sand-beige blades with desert grit locked into every petal. Putty-set on a clear acrylic block. 3.8 × 2.5 × 2.0 cm, 20 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Gypsum |
|---|---|
| Locality | — |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Chemical formula | CaSO₄·2H₂O |
| Dimensions | 3.8 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.0 cm |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Color | White |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Gypsum |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
Two rosettes grew into one on this Mexican desert rose: a smaller head resting on a broader body, each built from overlapping blades that curl outward like the petals of a bloom left to dry. The colour is sand through and through — matte beige, with grit visible in every plate.
Roses like this form underground rather than on the surface. Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) crystallises out of evaporating pore water in arid ground and simply grows around whatever sand lies in its path, which is why the blades are gritty and opaque instead of clear. Gypsum is Mohs 2 — a fingernail will mark it — and the sand content makes the blade edges friable, so lift the piece by its base and keep it dry; standing water dissolves gypsum slowly but surely.
3.8 × 2.5 × 2.0 cm and just 20 g, putty-set on a clear acrylic block. Each frame shows this rosette pair itself, mounted as pictured.
About Gypsum
Gypsum is a sulfate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Gypsum natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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