Calcite on Anhydrite
specimen number:
4082018
location:
Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
A floater cluster of light blue prismatic anhydrite crystals to almost 5.0 cm in length, these scattered throughout was scalenohedral crystals of gemmy colorless calcite to 1.0 cm in size. In great condition all around, this is classic material for this famous locality.
Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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