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Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Calcite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Calcite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Calcite from O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 49718
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite with Calcite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:My best specimen of lustrous quartz crystal pseudomorphs after elongated anhydrite crystals to 18 mm long with thin casts after bladed calcite crystals. The anhydrite crystallized first, was overgrown with quartz crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved.
Overall Size:6.5x5.5x4 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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