Yeso Lapis Specularis
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Yeso is a mineral with formula CaSO₄·2H₂O, in the Sulfatos group. This specimen comes from Gascueña, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, España and joined the Terrium collection in 2025.
Description
Láminas grandes, brillantes y frágiles.
History of this specimen
Recogida por Óscar Herranz.
About Yeso
Lapis specularis is a laminar variety of gypsum known for its historical use in Roman times.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0628
- Internal reference
- X0338
- Composition
- CaSO₄·2H₂O
- Name
- Yeso
- Variety
- Lapis Specularis
- Group
- Sulfatos
- Category
- Lucimera
- District / Municipality
- Gascueña
- Province
- Cuenca
- Region
- Castilla-La Mancha
- Country
- España
- Acquired
- 2025
- Etymology
- From the Greek «gypsos», the ancient term for gypsum or plaster. «Lapis specularis» means in Latin “stone for mirrors” or “translucent stone”.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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