Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst from Ametista do Sul, Alto Uruguai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 81577
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Mineral: | Quartz pseudomorphs after Anhydrite on Amethyst
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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 |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Brazil & South America > Pseudomorphs (False Form) |
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