Anhydrite
Anhydrite, 15.2 cm, from Municipio de Saucillo, Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. The anhydrite was collected in 1987 as part of a new find of 75 to 100 anhydrite specimens with crystals larger than 10 cm and of a bluer color than had previously been found.
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SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
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- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collection University Of Delaware page 62
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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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