DAISY BED GYPSUM (VERY FINE EXAMPLE) - Cumbria
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Longriggs Gypsum Mine, Long Marton,
Longriggs Gypsum Mine, Long Marton,
near Kirkby Thore, Cumbria
Beautiful mass of pink, radiating gypsum crystals from the classic locality of Kirkby Thore in Cumbria.
Known as 'Daisy bed' gypsum, this highly attractive crystal habit is unique to the gypsum mines of this area.
This is a large and very fine cabinet specimen. Crystals are present on the rear also.
Size: 18 x 11 x 8 centimetres
Weight: 1.31 kilograms