| 名稱: 石膏(沙漠玫瑰) | Name Gypsum (Desert Rose) |
| 化學公式 CaSO4•2H2O | Chemical Formula CaSO4•2H2O |
| 莫氏硬度 2.0 | Mohs scale of Hardness 2.0 |
| 描述 沙漠玫瑰是複雜的玫瑰狀石膏或重晶石晶體簇，其中包含豐富的沙粒。當晶體在乾旱的沙質條件下形成時，往往會形成玫瑰花結晶體的習性。它們可以顯示為單一的玫瑰狀花朵或花朵簇，通常直徑從豌豆大小到4英寸（10厘米）不等。 | Description A desert rose is an intricate rose-like formation of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte which include abundant sand grains. The rosette crystal habit tends to occur when the crystals form in arid sandy conditions. They can appear either as a single rose-like bloom or as clusters of blooms, typically ranging from pea-sized to 10 cm in diameter. |
| 小挑戰 這種礦物質有什麼用途？傳統上，它們被用作護身符，用於保護，克服恐懼症並有助於增強自信心。 | Challenge What are the uses of this mineral? They have traditionally been used as talismans for protection, overcoming phobias and to help boost self confidence. |
Reference
eelcrystals.com.au/product-category/crystal-meanings/desert-rose-crystal/#:~:text=The%20Desert%20Rose%20is%20also,to%20help%20boost%20self%20confidence.
by Lai Cheuk Hei on 19 Apr 2021