Description: > > click on thumbnails to change large photo �� scroll down for full size photos!�� DescriptionCactus Selenite (Gypsum) - Location: West Side of Great Salt Lake Utah. Large Miniature (see photo for more details). Here we have a rare and aesthetic specimen of cactus selenite from a discovery in 2007 on the west side of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. We found a small low lying area that had been flooded by water that overflowed earlier in the year from the Great Salt Lake. As the water evaporated selenite crystals precipitated out and coated the branches of varies small trees and bushes. The result was some very aesthetic specimens of selenite resembling in shape and form a miniature 'cacti' (hence the name 'cactus selenite')! The selenite crystals are well-formed and very sharp and range in color from basically white (colorless) to a light peach color (in this case the crystals are basically colorless). The crystals are small but mostly gemmy and lustrous. So far as I can tell this 'new' habit for selenite is unique to this small isolated area in Utah. Please note that we revisited the area in Late October of 2008 and the area had once again been flooded but this time the 'flood' essentially destroyed the selenite that had previously been there. So it looks like we have only the specimens that we had previously collected and there will most likely not be any new material in the future! Photography All of our photos are taken with a 75Watt GE True White incandescent bulb. (unless otherwise stated). Colors may vary if you look at our items in different wavelengths of light (under different bulbs). Here is a pure color chart you can calibrate your monitor to: Specimen Dimensions Actual measured specimen dimensions are included on the photographs. There is a basic specimen dimension standard listed in our descriptions and titles: Thumbnail - thumbnail specimens must fit completely inside an "imaginary" 1 inch cube. Look for -THN in our titles. Miniature - miniature specimens must fit completely inside an "imaginary" 2 inch cube. Look for -MIN in our titles. Small Cabinet - small cabinet specimens must fit completely inside an "imaginary" 3 inch cube. Look for -SCB in our titles. Cabinet - cabinet specimens are those larger than 3 inches. (too large to fit inside a 3 inch cube) Look for -CAB in our titles. Payment & Shipping * Payment (or arrangement for payment) must be made within 7 days of auction close. * Payment must be received within 14 days. You have 14 days to combine for a shipping discount. Shipping discount is (Highest priced shipping amount) + - each for additional item combined into the same package. * Your item(s) is usually dispatched within 48 hours of payment. Returns We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Returns are accepted, if you wish to return your item for a refund or possible replacement. Please contact us within 24 hours of receipt of item(s). We will then be happy to work with you on the return process.
Price: 8.99 USD
Location: Sandy, Utah
End Time: 2024-08-22T21:29:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
