Bassanite

Ca(SO4)·0.5H2O

Bassanite is a sulphate that occurs as white radiating clusters of crystals, sometimes as pseudomorphs after gypsum, in dry lake beds. It could be more common than reported, but overlooked.

Selected Australian Occurrences:

  • Kimba, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
Bassanite, Kimba, South Australia. 22x17mm. Peter Hall specimen and photo.