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Anhydrite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Anhydrite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Anhydrite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

Anhydrite with Calcite from Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 49404
Mineral:Anhydrite with Calcite
Locality:Naica District, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Translucent tapered compound crystal of pale-blue anhydrite 28 mm long with the rear and sides completely overgrown with translucent gray scalenohedral calcite crystals to 4 mm and a second generation of anhydrite microcrystals.
Overall Size:7x5x1.2 cm
Crystals:micro to 68 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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