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Anhydrite-stone

A rock classification type
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Anhydrite-stone

Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
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Anhydrite-stone

San Saba County, Texas, USA
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Anhydrite-stone

Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
02835280017272472813571.jpg
Anhydrite-stone

San Saba County, Texas, USA
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Anhydrite-stone

Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
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Anhydrite-stone

San Saba County, Texas, USA
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About Anhydrite-stoneHide

A sedimentary rock consisting mostly of anhydrite


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
49347
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49347:3

Classification of Anhydrite-stoneHide

Sub-divisions of Anhydrite-stoneHide

Mineralogy of Anhydrite-stoneHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:

Synonyms of Anhydrite-stoneHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Anhydrite-stone associated with DolomiteCaMg(CO3)2
1 photo of Anhydrite-stone associated with AnhydriteCaSO4
1 photo of Anhydrite-stone associated with GypsumCaSO4 · 2H2O

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