Desert Rose by durleybeachbum
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Selenite, satin spar, desert rose, and gypsum flower are four varieties of the mineral gypsum; all four varieties show obvious crystalline structure. The four "crystalline" varieties of gypsum are sometimes grouped together and called selenite.
All varieties of gypsum, including selenite and alabaster, are composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (meaning has two molecules of water), with the chemical formula CaSO4ยท2H2O. Selenite contains no significant selenium; the similarity of names comes from both substances being named from the Ancient Greek word for the Moon.
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Comments (13)
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Beautiful closeup. I have one of these somewhere. Amazing structures that Mother Nature creatures.
I dug up one of these at the Great Salt Plains in Oklahoma. Just amazing, isn't it?
Lovely stuff Anmdrea.
I could have sworn, that what I saw on the thumbnail was Corn Flakes LOL !!
Great closeup!!!
Thought it was a small pile of potato chips ! ---- Smile
Awesome macro shot and post work !
The pic on Flickr still reminds me of potato chips !
Excellent shot I have a number of pieces of this we used to mount Airplants on It for sale at the shows.
An outstanding close up. Looks a little like peanut brittle. The entire thing does look like a rose.
Wow, how cool this is! I thought at first it was brown sugar; I can see where the name comes from, it does look like a toasted blossom. Beautiful shot!
How beautiful! I'm quite fond of rocks, but have never seen this before. It's fascinating!
Amazing capture Andrea. God bless.
a fascinating gem