{"product_id":"gypsum-var-selenite-manitoba-canada","title":"Gypsum var Selenite - Manitoba, Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluorescent \u0026amp; Phosphorescent Selenite (Gypsum) – Red River Floodway, Manitoba, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional cluster of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden-brown Selenite, a variety of Gypsum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from the Red River Floodway in the Winnipeg area of Manitoba, Canada. This locality is particularly interesting to collectors, as the mine from which this material was obtained is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno longer accessible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making specimens from this source increasingly difficult to obtain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cluster consists of numerous translucent to transparent, honey-gold Selenite blades arranged in an intricate rosette-like formation. The crystals have a beautiful combination of warm golden color, glassy luster, sharp edges, and delicate internal texture. Smaller, silvery-golden crystal groupings fill the spaces between the larger blades, giving the specimen remarkable depth and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the real showstopper is what happens under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUV light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen exhibits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estriking blue fluorescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transforming its appearance under UV illumination. It also displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephosphorescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, continuing to glow after the UV source is removed. The contrast between the warm golden specimen under normal lighting and its dramatic blue UV response makes this an especially fun and unusual specimen to display and photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Selenite (Gypsum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red River Floodway, Winnipeg area, Manitoba, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mine\/source is no longer accessible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2\" L × 1.5\" W × 1.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 129 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey gold, golden brown, amber, and silvery tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glassy to pearly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strong UV fluorescence and phosphorescence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural crystal cluster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural, unpolished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic specimen for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efluorescent minerals, Selenite, Canadian minerals, and unusual locality specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The combination of an attractive crystal formation, a now-inaccessible source, and its spectacular UV response makes this a particularly distinctive addition to a mineral collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The specimen shown in the UV photograph is the exact specimen being offered. Fluorescence and phosphorescence can appear differently depending on UV wavelength, intensity, camera settings, and surrounding lighting. You are purchasing the exact specimen shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42020612046981,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/0591\/6549\/files\/IMG-9857.jpg?v=1793025018","url":"https:\/\/jaze-crystals-and-minerals.myshopify.com\/products\/gypsum-var-selenite-manitoba-canada","provider":"Jaze Crystals and Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}