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Quartz epimorph after Anhydrite from O.S. Prospect, Uncompaghre Mining District, Ouray, Colorado

 
Quartz epimorph after Anhydrite from O.S. Prospect, Uncompaghre Mining District, Ouray, Colorado

Quartz epimorph after Anhydrite from O.S. Prospect, Uncompaghre Mining District, Ouray, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 25384
Mineral:Quartz epimorph after Anhydrite
Locality:O.S. Prospect, Uncompaghre Mining District, Ouray, Colorado
Description:Rectangular formation of 3-4 mm quartz crystals over a thin anhydrite crystals, retaining the original anhydrite shape (epimorph). Fully crystallized on all sides except one area on the rear where another epimorph intersected the formation. Ex. Marcelle (1918-2003) & Charles (1917-2003) Weber #3466
Overall Size:6x4x1 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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