Calcite Pseudomorphs after Glauberite

Calcite Pseudomorphs after Glauberite from Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Star-shaped cluster of tan-colored Calcite pseudomorphs after bladed Glauberite crystals up to 7 cm long. The Glauberite crystallized first, then was replaced atom-by-atom with Calcite maintaining the glauberite crystal form. Ex. Jim Minette (1936-2002).

Locality

Camp Verde, Yavapai County, Arizona

Dimensions

7.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm.


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