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Anhydrite

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Alexander Schauss
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Anhydrite, 2.6 cm, from the Simplon Railway Tunnel (north section), Termen, Brig, Valais, Switzerland. Discovered in the late 1890s. Ex Ernie Schlichter (1929-2007), ex F. John Barlow (1914-2004), ex Rob Lavinsky. Jingnan Zhang photo.

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Species
AnhydriteAbout Anhydrite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.6 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Switzerland, Termen, Simplon Railway Tunnel
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 70
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 154

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Anhydrite
Mineral guide
Learn about Anhydrite
water-free CaSO4 crystals with orthorhombic cleavage, blue to lilac hues; prized for sharp forms, angelite color, and rare, unaltered specimens.
Regional guide
Anhydrite from Simplon Railway Tunnel
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