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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

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. 72507
Mineral:Quartz pseudomorph after Anhydrite
Locality:O and G Industries Southbury Quarry, Southbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
Description:Unusually large cluster of lustrous quartz crystal pseudomorphs after elongated anhydrite crystals to 30 mm. The anhydrite crystallized first, was overgrown with quartz crystals, then the anhydrite dissolved. The largest specimen from a one-time find. From my personal collection; collected by William (Bill) Barrett (1924-2018) ca. 1994
Overall Size:14x11x8 cm
Crystals:20-30 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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