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Anhydrite

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Anhydrite, 15.1 cm, from the Naica mines, Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico.

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SpeciesAnhydrite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, Naica
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 139
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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.
Anhydrite
Regional guide
Anhydrite from Naica
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Locality guide
Naica
Naica, Mexico — famed locality for pale fluorite, galena, and gypsum, plus the Cave of the Crystals, a landmark of architectural crystals and science.