Anhydrite

Found by Peter Amacher. Ex collections of Marco Bettio (Switzerland) and Paul Stahl (Germany).

Product details

SpeciesAnhydrite, Stilbite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions8.0 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm

Added on06/02/2026

LocalitySwitzerland, Ticino, Central St Gotthard Massif

Current owner

David Lucas

Member since 2025

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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 Central St Gotthard Massif

Locality guide

Central St Gotthard Massif

A collector's guide to Central St Gotthard Massif, Switzerland: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 78 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.

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