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Anhydrite from Naica, Mexico

Anhydrite, calcium sulfate, is a mineral that occurs throughout the world, sometimes in thick, massive beds. It acquires its name from a lack of water in its structure, versus the equally common mineral, gypsum, which is calcium sulfate with water in its formula. Although generally white, anhydrite can sometimes acquire a bright hue as a result of impurities. This material from Naica, Mexico, a famous gypsum locality, is attractive and unusual.

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Anhydrite from Naica, Mexico

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Anhydrite, calcium sulfate, is a mineral that occurs throughout the world, sometimes in thick, massive beds. It acquires its name from a lack of water in its structure, versus the equally common mineral, gypsum, which is calcium sulfate with water in its formula. Although generally white, anhydrite can sometimes acquire a bright hue as a result of impurities. This material from Naica, Mexico, a famous gypsum locality, is attractive and unusual.

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Album / Science Source / JOEL AREM

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2550 x 3851 px | 28.1 MB

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21.6 x 32.6 cm | 8.5 x 12.8 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

ANHYDRITE • AREM • CALCIUM • COLLECTION • CRYSTAL • CRYSTALS • GEOLOGIA • GEOLOGY • GYPSUM • LIFE • MINERAL • MINERALOGY • MINERALS • NATURE • OBJECT • OBJECTS • ORES • PHOSPHATE • SPECIMEN • SPÉCIMENS • STILL • UMBRELLA