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Erythrite from Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Erythrite)

 
Erythrite from Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Erythrite)

Erythrite from Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Erythrite)

Erythrite from Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Erythrite)

Erythrite from Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Erythrite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 44726
Mineral:Erythrite
Locality:Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany (Type Locality for Erythrite)
Description:Translucent red-violet erythrite crystals scattered throughout quartz-limonite matrix. Under magnification distinct, bladed, lustrous erythrite crystals are visible in many areas, others are massive erythrite cleavages. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #870
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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