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Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Mina Danielo, São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

 
Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite from Mina Danielo, São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 44266
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite
Locality:Mina Danielo, São Gabriel, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Description:Translucent white quartz pseudomorphs after tapered, bladed anhydrite crystals. The anhydrite crystallized first, then altered to quartz while maintaining the original shape of the anhydrite. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #7463; originally acquired in 1989
Overall Size:8.5x2x1 cm
Crystals:1-8 cm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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