Anhydrite from Empire State No. 4 Mine, Balmat, New York, USA - image 1
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Anhydrite from Empire State No. 4 Mine, Balmat, New York, USA

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Anhydrite with calcite on sphalerite, 22.5 cm, from the Empire State #4 mine. New York State Museum specimen; Chris Stefano photo.

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SpeciesAnhydriteSphaleriteCalcite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions22.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, New York, Empire State No. 4 Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 1 page 29
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Anhydrite
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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.
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Anhydrite from Empire State No. 4 Mine
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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.