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Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Rochester Claim, San Juan County, Colorado

 
Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Rochester Claim, San Juan County, Colorado

Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Rochester Claim, San Juan County, Colorado

DESCRIPTION:No. 42435
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:Rochester Claim, San Juan County, Colorado
Description:Rectangular milky quartz pseudomorph after a bladed anhydrite crystal. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown with quartz. The central cavity where the anhydrite crystal formed is visible on the bottom where it is now filled with calcite.
Overall Size:4x2x1 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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