Specimen #2358

Name: Erythrite

Type: Mineral

Locality: Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draâ Region, Morocco

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2012-01-10

Source: Auction: Dan Weinrich

Label: N

Comment: Excellent terminated purplish-red crystals of erythrite to 1.2 cm in length are scattered over a 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm matrix. Light rubbing is present, typical of most all of these that are available. Overall in great condition. The base of the matrix is shaped with a trim saw; the piece sits perfectly upon this surface. Ex Gene & Sally LaBerge collection.

Minerals: Erythrite (Co₃(AsO₄)_{2 8}(H₂O))

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Erythrite, Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draâ Region, Morocco - 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm

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Erythrite, Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Souss-Massa-Draâ Region, Morocco