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Calcite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona

 
Calcite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona

Calcite pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 40698
Mineral:Calcite pseudomorphs after Glauberite
Locality:Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona
Description:Stellate cluster of tan-colored calcite pseudomorphs after bladed glauberite crystals up to 7 cm long. The glauberite crystallized first, then was replaced atom by atom with calcite maintaining the glauberite crystal form. Ex. Jim Minette (1936-2002)
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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