Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils
Gypsum variety Selenite, Peace River Country, NW Alberta, Canada
Gypsum variety Selenite, Peace River Country, NW Alberta, Canada
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$75.00 CAD
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We have come across a new source of very large selenite crystals from Alberta. No, these are not from the famous Willow Creek locality near Nanton, Alberta but from a "secret" locality hundreds of kilometers to the north in the "Peace River area" of northwest Alberta. It is probably from Cretaceous-aged marine sediments that outcrop in creek and river valleys in the Grande Prairie area Alberta. This new locality produces crystals much larger than Willow Creek although not quite as crisp and clear, although most fluoresce the classic "hour glass" optical feature under UV light. I think these are exquisite and believe future exploration will yield some amazing pieces - stay tuned! Although smaller than our other offerings this piece has better transparency and has sharp terminations. Perhaps our highest quality piece from this new locality. From Peace River Country, NW Alberta, Canada. Dimensions: 3.2 cm wide x 9.9 cm long. SOLD
