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Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 81577
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst
Locality:Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Many white quartz pseudomorphs after tapered bladed anhydrite crystals to 35 mm over translucent gray-purple amethyst quartz. The anhydrite crystallized first, then was replaced by quartz. Ex. S. Kelland collection
Overall Size:10.5x8x3 cm
Crystals:5-35 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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