Gypsum Var. Selenite (Rams Horn)

The Qinglong Mine, part of the Dachang antimony-gold field in Guizhou, China, is known for its antimony deposits, but it has also produced some unusual gypsum specimens. These selenite crystals can grow in curved, spiraling forms aka “ram’s horns,” giving them a distinctive shape compared with the straight, blade-like crystals more commonly associated with gypsum.