This Selenite (Gypsum) specimen from Swan Hill, Australia, is a masterwork of natural architecture. Selenite is renowned for its exceptional transparency and fiber-optic-like light transmission, and this substantial 3kg piece showcases those properties on a grand scale. The interlocking crystal blades create a complex, light-catching structure that is both delicate in appearance and monumental in presence.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Mineralogy: Gypsum (Variety: Selenite) Dimensions: 30.4 x 13.9 x 11.4 cm (12 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches) Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lbs) Characteristics: High-clarity interlocking crystal blades; architectural growth; light-refracting "glow" effect. Aesthetic: Ethereal, sculptural, and luminous. Location: Swan Hill, Swan Hill Rural CIty, Victoria, Australia.
All Gatsby Gems specimens are hand-selected for scientific accuracy and aesthetic brilliance. Due to the delicate nature of these crystals, this piece will be professionally double-boxed and secured with custom cushioning to ensure it arrives in gallery condition.
To preserve the pristine luster of the Swan Hill blades, we recommend displaying this specimen in a low-traffic area where it will not be frequently handled. Additionally, as a variety of Gypsum, Selenite is water-soluble; please ensure it is kept in a dry environment and cleaned only with a soft, dry brush or a light puff of compressed air.
