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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 77509
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Lustrous transparent colorless quartz crystal epimorph after a 24 mm anhydrite crystal. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was overgrown with quartz crystals. Then the anhydrite dissolved leaving a hollow mold in the shape of the crystal. Originally acquired from William (Bill) Barrett (1924-2018) in 1995
Overall Size:26x8x7 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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