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4.75" Glassy Selenite "Utah Ice" Sheet- Hanksville, Utah
This is a gorgeous, 4.75" wide, glassy selenite crystal sheet collected near Hanksville, Utah. The specimen exhibits dreamy transparency and excellent shape, and is a prime example of the incredible material that comes from this area.
It is accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with presentation.
It is accompanied by an acrylic display stand to assist with presentation.
About Utah Selenite
"Utah Ice" is a high-quality, transparent, and colorless variety of selenite gypsum found near Hanksville, Utah. Often called "Ice Selenite" due to its clarity and sheet-like appearance, it is sourced from local areas like the Glass Mountain region. These crystals were formed from evaporating seawater roughly 165 million years ago. This selenite is transparent, glass-clear, and often found in cleaved sheets with a high luster. It is known for its fragile, soft nature, and high sheen, making it a popular specimen for collectors. It is easily scratched, highly soluble in water, and should be treated with gentle care.
Selenite is a crystalline variety of gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄ · H₂O). In its purest form, gypsum is transparent and colorless, but trace impurities and growth conditions can produce a wide range of colors and crystal habits. Many gypsum varieties form through hydrothermal processes, including well-known forms such as desert rose selenite and satin spar, each reflecting the unique environmental conditions under which they grew.
"Utah Ice" is a high-quality, transparent, and colorless variety of selenite gypsum found near Hanksville, Utah. Often called "Ice Selenite" due to its clarity and sheet-like appearance, it is sourced from local areas like the Glass Mountain region. These crystals were formed from evaporating seawater roughly 165 million years ago. This selenite is transparent, glass-clear, and often found in cleaved sheets with a high luster. It is known for its fragile, soft nature, and high sheen, making it a popular specimen for collectors. It is easily scratched, highly soluble in water, and should be treated with gentle care.
Selenite is a crystalline variety of gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄ · H₂O). In its purest form, gypsum is transparent and colorless, but trace impurities and growth conditions can produce a wide range of colors and crystal habits. Many gypsum varieties form through hydrothermal processes, including well-known forms such as desert rose selenite and satin spar, each reflecting the unique environmental conditions under which they grew.
$15
SPECIES
Gypsum var. Selenite
LOCATION
Hanksville, Wayne County, Utah
SIZE
4.75 x 4.6", up to .4" thick
CATEGORY
ITEM
#354746
