A desert rose is an intricate rose-like formation of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte which include abundant sand grains

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Desert Rose Selenite, also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of Selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. Sand becomes embedded in Selenite blades, while additions of water overtime help form the signature “rosette” formation

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