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Wendwilsonite

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Wendwilsonite

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: 
4.9 × 3.6 × 1.9 cm
Description

Fantastic matrix specimen of this super rare member from the roselite family. The specimen features several well developed crystals in vibrant magenta colour spread over mother rock.

Mineral Data
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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