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Anhydrite with calcite, 6 cm, from the Empire State #4 mine. Neal Luppescu collection and photo.

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SpeciesAnhydrite, Calcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New York, Empire State No. 4 Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 1 page 26
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Neal Luppescu

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Anhydrite
Mineral guide
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water-free CaSO4 crystals with orthorhombic cleavage, blue to lilac hues; prized for sharp forms, angelite color, and rare, unaltered specimens.
Anhydrite
Regional guide
Anhydrite from Empire State No. 4 Mine
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Locality guide
Empire State No. 4 Mine
A collector's guide to Empire State No. 4 Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 90 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.