ROSE DES SABLES A specimen of a mineral called Rose des sables resulting from an agglomeration mainly of macerated gypsum crystals in the form of geometrically cruciform star imbrications. Specimen presented on linden plinth gilded with gold leaf This species of mineral is not subject to regulation under the Washington Convention (CITES), European Community Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996, or the French Environment Code. A desert rose Weight : 8765 G - 309.176 oz HEIGHT 34 CM - H. 13.4 IN.

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