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Erythrite

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Erythrite

Ex. Leo Jahaan Collection
Rare Mineral

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Description
Locality: 
Bou Azzer Mine, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 3.4 × 3.1 cm
Weight: 
50.00gr
Description

Here is a high quality aesthetic specimen of erythrite, representative of the classic (and generally considered best) locality for erythrite, Bou Azzer in Morocco.

Lustrous rich magenta crystals are intergrown in a spectacular fashion, radiating in every direction.

Most of the crystals are translucent and gemmy, taking on an electric pink hue when backlit, and are well-formed with sharp terminations.

A close inspection reveals an unusual occurrence -- multiple 'bent' crystals, not damaged but rather showing strongly curved growth of the thin crystal blades, due to uncommon geological conditions probably during formation.

Quite astounding and a fascinating display of erythrite's flexibile thin laminae.

Overall an outstanding representative specimen.

See the Video tab above for a 360 degree view.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Erythrite

Formula: 
Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O
Strunz: 
8.CE.40
Hardness: 
1.5 - 2.5
Type Locality: 
Daniel Mine (St. Daniel Mine), Neustädtel, Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
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Erythrite

Jahaan Minerals

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Please read the dimensions of the specimen, as the size of minerals in photos can be misleading.

To see the details shown in close-up macro photos, you may require a high quality magnifying glass or jeweler's loupe.

Care has been taken to accurately display the colors of the specimen. However, please be aware that computer monitors and phone screens each display colors slightly differently. Differences in light brightness and light source can also drastically alter the appearance of mineral colors. Therefore please be aware that while these photos are accurate and colors have not been enhanced, what you see on your screen may vary slightly from what you see in your hand, and may require specific lighting conditions (usually brighter is better).

Information regarding the specimen's found locality and mineral identification is believed to be correct, however due to the complexities of ID'ing minerals and tracking source locations in rare cases this data may be imprecise.

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