Selenite Freeform - Height: 7 cm - Width: 8 cm- 330 g - (1)

Splendid and classic collectible gypsum specimen, Selenite variety, from the famous and historic Niccioleta mine (Grosseto, Tuscany), a site long closed and highly sought after by collectors of Italian mineralogy. The piece presents in the classic "Small Cabinet" size, very balanced and three-dimensional. On the mineralized rock matrix rises an exceptional main spear-point crystal, characterized by gem-quality transparency and clarity of extraordinary quality. The color contrast between the dark base and the crystal's purity gives the specimen great visual impact in a display case. • Minerals present: Gypsum (selenite variety) and small crystals of pyrite • Locality: Nicchioleta Mine, Massa Marittima, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Estimate:$1.12

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