Authigenic quartz, Rio Canalaccio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

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Black authigenic quartz crystal on anhydrite matrix from Rio Canalaccio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Authigenic quartz in saliferous terrains, frequently associated with gypsum itself and loaded with anhydrite inclusions, seems to have originated during the evaporation period. The term, as used, often refers to a mineral (such as quartz or feldspar) formed after the deposition of the original sediment.

  • Description

    Description

    Black authigenic quartz crystal on anhydrite matrix from Rio Canalaccio, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Authigenic quartz in saliferous terrains, frequently associated with gypsum itself and loaded with anhydrite inclusions, seems to have originated during the evaporation period. The term, as used, often refers to a mineral (such as quartz or feldspar) formed after the deposition of the original sediment.

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,270 kg
    Dimensions 8 × 7 × 2,5 cm

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