anhydrite evaporite
anhydrite evaporite
[an′hī‚drīt i′vap·ə‚rīt] (petrology)
CuSO4 A sedimentary rock composed chiefly of copper sulfate in compact granular form deposited by evaporation of water; resembles marble and differs from gypsum in lack of water of hydration and hardness.
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