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Selenite from Ahumada Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

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Just about anyone in the mineral collecting hobby is familiar with the mesmerizing and aptly named Selenite (or Gypsum) Roses. Despite their abundance in today's market, there are only a handful of Gypsum roses that are truly exceptional for their integrity and aesthetic presentations. This is one such piece, presenting eleven interconnecting and near-pristine spheres of bladed Selenite crystals (up to 6.9 centimeters in diameter) that climb upward in a wonderfully staggered column. Characteristically, each crystal is a sandy brown color that is sharply bordered by a thin, white ridge. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 26.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2025
Price paid
$1,375.00

Owner’s note

purchased from Heritage Auctions (Dan Kennedy's collection)

Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Dan KennedNot disclosed

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Selenite
Mineral guide
Learn about Selenite
transparent gypsum with water-clear blades and fishtail twins; Naica and Oklahoma localities; prized for beauty, affordability, and delicacy.
Selenite
Regional guide
Selenite from Ahumada Mine
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Locality guide
Ahumada Mine
Ahumada Mine, Mexico - classic wulfenite locality in the Los Lamentos district, yielding orange to butterscotch crystals on calcite and prized by collectors.