DESERT ROSE - Algeria, North Africa
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A natural sculpture formed of gypsum crystals
Algeria, North Africa
Desert roses are remarkable natural crystal formations. They are rosette-shaped groups of gypsum crystals with inclusions of sand.
Desert roses normally form only in arid, sandy environments such as the Sahara Desert.
This is a very attractive example.
A natural sculpture formed of gypsum crystals
Algeria, North Africa
Desert roses are remarkable natural crystal formations. They are rosette-shaped groups of gypsum crystals with inclusions of sand.
Desert roses normally form only in arid, sandy environments such as the Sahara Desert.
This is a very attractive example.
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Size: approx 7 x 6 x 6 centimetres
Weight: 121 grams
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