Anhydrite and Calcite
Empire State Zinc Mine #4
4051' Level
Balmat, New York
9.0 cm x 6.8 cm x 6.3 cm
Here is quite an unusal specimen from this mine.
The 4051' level is no more, so there will not be any more like this specimen.
It has amazing numerous crystals of Anhydrite, on an unsual matrix of calcite with some chalcopyrite.
The Anhydrite crystals are well formed with high luster faces.
In the front, the anhydrite crystals have a very pale lavender coloring, on the back side these crystals take on a pale blue coloring.
There are also Dog tooth calcite crystals present, which a quite rare crystal form for this mine.
The entire specimen is highly fluorescent.
Sadly the video washes out the specimen, so much better in person!
Overall in amazing condition for something that went through blasts.
