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Selenite from Touissit, Oriental Region, Morocco

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Simply calling this Ram's Horn Selenite a "mineral specimen" does a disservice to the magical crystal structure and remarkable aesthetics. More than a specimen, it is natural art, like an ice sculpture or frozen crashing waves. The matrix of the piece sprouts with broad, wide pillars of Selenite, some curling backwards and some curling towards the front, splitting from each other in a dynamic, lively arrangement. Many of these swirling pillars end in delicate, tight curls, like filigree. The display quality of this Selenite is second to none. This specimen comes with a custom acrylic base.

Product details

SpeciesSelenite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.0 x 16.0 x 8.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2025
Price paid
$2,312.50

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
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transparent gypsum with water-clear blades and fishtail twins; Naica and Oklahoma localities; prized for beauty, affordability, and delicacy.
Selenite
Regional guide
Selenite from Touissit
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Locality guide
Touissit
A collector's guide to Touissit, Morocco: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 630 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.