This set of specimens is a “party pack"a trio of minerals from one specific country or locality. This set is from Santa Eulalia, Mexico, & all three miniature specimens are included! The specimens are unpolished & may display areas of roughness or damage. They are sent wrapped individually but may also be mounted for an additional $8. Please let me know if this is an option you would like to discuss. This trio of complementary specimens displays a beautiful variety of crystal structures & colors! This is a set of 3 minis from Santa Eulalia, Mexico: (1) Ram’s Horn Selenite, (2) Smithsonite, & (3) Dogtooth Calcite. See below for info on each mineral. This small set of specimens is a striking & unique display collection, & would offer a lot of beauty & interest to any specimen collection! Locality: Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico Dimensions: contact me Weight: contact me Ram’s Horn Selenite: a variety of gypsum, an evaporate that forms in ancient river & lakebeds, as well as caves. Some of the largest crystals on the planet are selenitein the right conditions, they can grow up to 50 feet long. Gypsum is very soft, & semi-elastic (it can be bent without breaking, but will not bend back on its own…and it will break if bent far enough.) This semi-elasticity is what causes the “ram’s horn” curvature. Gypsum is water-solubledo NOT immerse this specimen in water, or leave in a very humid environment for an extended period of time. Healing: Selenite is associated with peace & angelic connection. It is believed to enhance serenity & awareness, & is also believed to clear negative energy. Smithsonite: a zinc carbonate mineral, which at one time was confused with similar looking species hemimorphite. Smithsonite is composed of very dense crystals or radiating botryoidal layers, occurs in many colors & may display multiple colors in the same piece. Healing: Smithsonite provides a pleasant & charming energy, which enhances leadership & aids in dealing with uncomfortable situations. Smithsonite is associated with the ability to strengthen ones psychic abilites,and may also be used to activate the chakra channel. Dogtooth Calcite: a calcium carbonate mineral that forms in a multitude of growth habits. in fact, it forms in a wider variety of colors & habits than any other mineral! One of these is dogtooth crystalssharp, terminated rhombohedral crystals which resemble a dog’s teeth. Healing: Calcite is believed to enhance clarity of perception, inner vision, & mental focus. It is associated with all mental pursuits & clear inner vision. Though many gems & minerals have historical & cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, & collector interest only. Check out more crystals & specimens in my Etsy shop Santa Eulalia Mexico Set Of 3 Rams Horn Selenite Smithsonite Dogtooth Calcite Party Pack Crystal Cluster Specimens Rocks & Minerals
