Desert Roses

Written by Boss Tambang Wednesday, 02 December 2009 00:01

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“Desert rose” is the popular name given to crystalline concretions like this, which grow in sediments during the process of turning into rock. The crystals grow from a central point, and when the rock weathers, the “roses” emerge. Calcite forms these particular roses. Barite, celestite, and the clear variety of gypsum called selenite also form roses.

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