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Wendwilsonite

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Wendwilsonite

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Description
Locality: 
Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.8 × 6.1 × 2.4 cm
Description

This mineral is the magnesium analogue of roselite, named in honor of Dr. Wendell E. Wilson, editor and publisher of the Mineralogical Record. The gemmy, sharp terminated, lustrous crystals show deep magenta color - the very best color for this mineral!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wendwilsonite

Formula: 
Ca2Mg(AsO4)2·2H2O
Strunz: 
8.CG.10
Hardness: 
3.0 - 4.0
Type Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Sterling Hill, Ogdensburg, Franklin Mining District, Sussex Co., New Jersey, USA