Gypsum crystals - A desert rose
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Gypsum crystals - A desert rose
Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing this ornate arrangement of crystals
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Calcium Crystal Desert Eudicot Eurosid Fabidae Gypsum Hydrated Mineral Petal Rosa Rosaceae Rosales Roses Rosid Sulfate Angiospermae Desert Rose Dicot Dicotyledon Evaporation Magnoliophyta Saline
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This image showcases the exquisite beauty of a desert rose, a unique and intricately formed gypsum crystal. Gypsum, a mineral composed of hydrated calcium sulfate, is created through the evaporation of highly saline waters in desert environments. Contrary to its name, a desert rose is not a plant but rather an ornate arrangement of gypsum crystals, resembling the delicate petals of a rose. Desert roses belong to the evaporite family, a type of mineral deposit formed by the evaporation of water from a solution, leaving behind minerals in solid form. The crystals of this desert rose display a stunning rosette pattern, with each crystal radiating outward from a central point, creating a mesmerizing flower-like structure. The desert rose is not related to the Rosaceae family, which includes flowering plants such as roses, but rather falls under the Eudicots, a large group of flowering plants, specifically the Rosales order. The term "desert rose" is often used metaphorically to describe other unrelated plants that form similar structures, such as the desert rose cactus. This stunning studio shot highlights the intricacy and elegance of the desert rose, revealing its resemblance to the delicate petals of a rose. The desert rose is a testament to the wonders of nature, formed through the natural process of evaporation and the unique conditions of desert environments.
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