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Peach Gypsum Needle Rosettes, China

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$72.73
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Two stacked apricot spheres of gypsum, densely bristling with hair-fine needle crystals that turn colourless at the tips. A honey-amber core shows through where the needles thin. Very fragile, and mounted on an acrylic cube to keep the terminations clear of the shelf.

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Specimen details

MineralGypsum
LocalityChina
Crystal systemMonoclinic
Chemical formulaCaSO₄·2H₂O
Dimensions3.6 cm × 1.8 cm × 1.8 cm
Weight15 g
ColorWhite
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesGypsum
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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collector's itemdecorative mineralgeologicalChinaGuizhoumineralnatural formationsUnder $100gypsumUnder $250earth science

About this specimen

Barely larger than a thumb joint, this gypsum stands as two apricot spheres set one on the other, bristling with needles so fine they blur the outline into velvet. Where the needles thin, a warm honey-amber core shows through; at the tips they turn colourless and pick up individual points of light, so the whole rosette pair reads as frost one moment and toffee the next.

Gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O) is Mohs 2 — a fingernail will mark it — and radiating growths of this kind are among the most fragile things a collector will ever own, since each needle is anchored at one end only. Never wash it: gypsum is slightly soluble in water and the finest points simply go. A puff of air is the whole cleaning routine.

Small and upright at 3.6 × 1.8 × 1.8 cm and 15 g, putty-mounted on a clear acrylic cube that keeps the terminations off the shelf. These images record this exact rosette pair.

About Gypsum

Gypsum is a sulfate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Gypsum in our encyclopedia

About China

China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.

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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.

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Peach Gypsum Needle Rosettes, China
Peach Gypsum Needle Rosettes, China
$72.73