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Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

 
Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite from Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 77945
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:Bennett Prospect, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Elongated quartz epimorphs after anhydrite crystals to 15 mm with hollow molds visible on the edges. The anhydrite crystallized first, was overgrown with quartz crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved. From a one-time find during home construction Collected by William (Bill) Barrett (1924-2018) ca. 1992
Overall Size:24x20x16 mm
Crystals:5-15 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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