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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 29335
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous quartz crystal pseudomorphs after elongated anhydrite crystals to 30 mm long with thin casts after bladed calcite crystals. The anhydrite crystallized first, was overgrown with quartz crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved.
Overall Size:8x6x6 cm
Crystals:20-30 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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