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Selenite from Terlingua, Texas, USA

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The name "Ram's Horn" Selenite is given to a particular habit of Gypsum where the crystal forms as a large and unusual curved column, much like a horn (hence the name). This piece is a dramatic example, showing a tall-standing, curving column of brilliant white, translucent Gypsum that parts about halfway up the specimen into two smaller, but still stout branches; the smaller of the two is more tightly coiled and positioned at the center of the piece while the larger branch continues along the specimen's original curvature, winding backward at the top of the specimen. Each of the smaller Gypsum crystals that compose this specimen have a nice, glassy luster, giving the specimen a shimmering display. This piece is complete all around, backlights incredibly well, and comes with a custom acrylic base.

Product details

SpeciesSelenite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 25.0 x 9.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025
LocalityUSA, Texas, Terlingua
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2025
Price paid
$2,250.00

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 Terlingua
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Locality guide
Terlingua
A collector's guide to Terlingua, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 22 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.