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Erythrite

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Description
Locality: 
Bou Azzer Mine, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 6 × 2.7 cm
Description

Erythrite or "Cobalt Bloom" as it is called by miners. This is an eye-catching, rare, crystallized specimen of erythrite,
Is a wonderful mineral for people who like striking, unusual colors.
Its characteristic the color rich bright red-purple and very noticable.
The crystals (it usually forms as thin crusts) are sharply striated prismatic forms.
The unique red-purple color of erythrite is very attractive, and its nice sparkle make this mineral a joy to add to one's collection.

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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