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Erythrite

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RBR161491

Erythrite

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Description
Locality: 
Schneeberg, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7 × 5.5 × 3.5 cm
Description

Erythrite (Kobaltbluete) is a classic mineral for Schneeberg, but it was not often found. This specimen was is the historic Freiberg collection once and comes with an old label. The erythrite is very rich with crystals up to 7 mm and a good color. Minerals from Schneeberg can’t be found on the market very often (especially with a historic label).

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