Selenite, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico - Mexico
Ready to become a top collector?
Start here
specimen
specimen
specimen video
specimen
6
listed on 11/08/2024
Selenite, Naica, Saucillo Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Selenite from Mexico is a benchmark locality. Mexico represents the finest quality for the species. Selenite (also known as gypsum) can grow into enormous crystals. In 1910, the Penoles Mining Company discovered what came to be known as “Cueva de Las Espadas,” or, “Cave of Swords.” These were the largest crystals ever discovered. The largest being 11.4 meters tall, weighing an estimated 12 tons. The formation of these wondrous crystals spanned at least 500,000 years, which, in geological terms is not very long. Over the past century, several more caves have been found with glowing selenite crystals. This crystal comes from one such cave. This selenite exhibits the properties most sought after; purity, perfection, transparency.
View more
$155,000.00
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Discover
Wire transfers available, to set up
Locality
Species
SizeMuseum
View more

Known provenance
UnknownWilensky Exquisite MineralsNot disclosed
Selenite from Mexico Sales Data
Total Items Sold0
Total Value$0
Loading sales data...
All Sales
Loading specimens...