Anhydrite with Calcite, Sphalerite
specimen number:
1822072
location:
Naica, Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Pale blue prismatic crystals of anhydrite measuring to 1.5 cm in size across the top of a sphalerite crystal matrix. This is mostly coated with scalenohedral crystals of calcite. In good condition with very minimal micro-cleaving present.
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