Gypsum Var. Selenite

Ex. John White Collection

This selenite specimen comes from the Paulschacht Mine in the Mansfeld mining district of central Germany. The Mansfeld region is known for its long history of copper mining, which dates back to the Middle Ages and played an important role in Germany's mining industry. Specimens from the Mansfeld district are less commonly encountered than the area's copper minerals, making them an interesting part of the locality's mineral heritage.