Geology and Minerals

Desert rose (crystal)

A desert rose, sand rose, Sahara rose, rose rock, selenite rose, gypsum rose, or baryte rose is an intricate rose-like formation of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte, which include abundant sand grains. The "petals" are crystals flattened on the c axis, fanning open in radiating clusters.

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See also

• ▸Dolomite (mineral)
• ▸Eryngium pandanifolium
• ▸Belknap Crater

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