Desert rose is the ‘rose shaped’ variety of gypsum or barite stone. The rough desert rose stone of gypsum occurs in rose-like formations of crystals.
Occurrence
Desert rose is usually found in Chile, England, Italy, Mexico, the USA, and Italy.
Desert Rose Properties
- Specific Gravity: 2.32
- Refractive Index: 1.52-1.53
- Birefringence (DR): 0.010
- Luster: Silky to vitreous
- Crystal Structure: Monoclinic
- Composition: Hydrated calcium sulfate
- Hardness: 2
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