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36 Minerals

G- Gypsum

G- Gypsum

$42.00 USD
$42.00 USD
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G is for Gypsum. Here the letter "G" is formed from one form gypsum takes lovingly called the Gypsum Rose.

All prints are of digital paintings of minerals created with archival ink and paper. Each print is signed by the artist. You can watch the painting process in the video below.

Materials

All prints are printed on Red River 60lb Polar White paper with archival ink.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping is from my studio in Baltimore, MD to anywhere in the Continental United States. Orders over $100 ship free of charge.

8" x 10" prints ship flat pack, and the two larger sizes ship in a tube.

Dimensions

I currently offer 3 sizes of prints. You can select sizes above.

Care Instructions

All prints are printed on archival paper with archival ink, but I do recommend you protect your print within a glass frame. I've chosen 3 common sizes that are easy to find a variety of frame styles an price points for.

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Gypsum

The "petals" of the Gypsum Rose are crystals flattened on the c axis, fanning open in radiating clusters. One may also be known by the names Sand Rose or Sahara Rose.

  • Chemical Formula

    CaSO4·2H2O

  • Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness

    1.5–2 (defining mineral for 2)

  • Streak

    White

  • Geological Setting

    The "Gypsum Rose" occurs when the crystals form in arid sandy conditions, such as the evaporation of a shallow salt basin.