Selenite Collection

Selenite crystals on a dried lake bed, White Sands National Monument, near Alamagordo, New Mexico, United States

Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789)
Plate 1 Histoire Naturelle ou Mineralogie Complete, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines

USA, Utah. Selenite gypsum crystal detail, Glass Mountain, Capitol Reef National Park

Picture No. 11091686
Sand Selenite desert rose Date:

Picture No. 11091677
Selenite rose a form of gypsum Date:

Picture No. 10736555
Boy holding Selenite specimen Date:

Selenite gypsum

Rock Types C017 / 3474
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia entitled fossils showing illustrations of different rock types including; asbestos, basalt, cross stones, crystal, geode, pyrite, rock, selenite, siderite, talc

Chemical crystals, polarised LM C017 / 8472
Chemical crystals, polarised light micrograph. The chemicals and elements in this sample are: platinocyanide (a salt containing the platinum and cyanide anion), the element strontium

Rock concretions and minerals C016 / 4850
Rock concretions and minerals. Clockwise from upper left: septarian nodule, fractured flint nodule, fractured pyrite nodule and a selenite desert rose

Concretions

Selenite (CaSO4-2H2O) (Hydrous calcium sulfate) - Form of Gypsum - Australia - Formed in evaporite deposits - Green
CAN-4151 Selenite (CaSO4-2H2O) (Hydrous calcium sulfate) - Form of Gypsum Australia Formed in evaporite deposits - Green color caused by leaching from mine waste John Cancalosi contact details

Selenite - Mexico - Form of gypsum
CAN-3713 Selenite - Mexico - Form of gypsum John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Selenite - form of gypsum - Canada - CaSO4 - 2H2O
CAN-4215 Selenite - form of gypsum - Red river floodway Winnepeg - Manitoba - Canada CaSO4 - 2H2O -Hydrous Calcium sulfate - a widespread commercially important mineral - massive form of gypsum is

View of a sample of selenite, a form of gypsum
Selenite. View of a sample of selenite, a form of gypsum (hydrated calcium sulphate). Gypsum is a common mineral deposit of precipitated salt (sedimentary evaporite)

Selenite crystal on a dried lake bed, White Sands National Monument, near Alamagordo, New Mexico, United States

White Sands National Monument, USA
White Sands National Monument, near Alamagordo, New Mexico, United States. The sand consist of white gypsum (or selenite) and forms part of the 270 square mile Chihuahuan desert

Desert locust, on white gypsum
Desert grasshopper (Trimerotropis sp.) on white gypsum (selenite) sand dune at the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, United States

Lechuguilla Cave Crystals
MODEL RELEASED. Giant crystal formations of selenite hang in the crystal chamber of lechuguilla cave in New Mexico, USA. The caves have been found to be partly formed by the activities of

First on Moon / Carrying
THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON Worker-Selenites carrying a Selenite intellectual who is no longer capable of walking due to his oversized brain

Selenite - "Desert Rose" - Bou Saada-Algeria
CAN-2500 Selenite - "Desert Rose" Bou Saada - Algeria John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

First on Moon / Vegetation
THE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON The travellers wonder at lunar vegetation, and encounter a drunken Selenite

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Selenite: A Crystal Wonder from Nature's Gallery Plate 1 from Histoire naturelle? (1789) showcases the mesmerizing beauty crystals, a sight that has captivated humans for centuries. These delicate formations can be found adorning dried lake beds, creating a breathtaking spectacle against the barren landscape. One of the most astonishing displays crystals can be witnessed in the Cave of Crystals within Mexico's Naica Mine. Picture No. 11091686 and Picture No. 11091677 offer glimpses into this otherworldly cavern, where massive translucent pillars reach towards the heavens, evoking a sense of awe and wonder. Selenite gypsum, also known as hydrous calcium sulfate, is an intriguing rock type captured in Chemical crystals polarised LM C017 / 8472. Its unique composition gives rise to its ethereal appearance and captivating properties. Rock concretions and minerals are beautifully showcased in Picture No. 10736555 (C016 / 4850). Among these natural wonders lie concretions formed by selenite - mysterious formations that have intrigued geologists for years. Australia boasts stunning examples formation within evaporite deposits. The green hue seen in these specimens is caused by leaching from mine waste, adding an unexpected touch to their already enchanting allure. As we marvel at these exquisite crystalline structures, let us appreciate how they remind us of nature's ability to create extraordinary art forms over millions of years.