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Erythrite on Quartz from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco (Type Locality for Erythrite)

 
Erythrite on Quartz from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco (Type Locality for Erythrite)

Erythrite on Quartz from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco (Type Locality for Erythrite)

Erythrite on Quartz from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco (Type Locality for Erythrite)

Erythrite on Quartz from Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco (Type Locality for Erythrite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 82669
Mineral:Erythrite on Quartz
Locality:Bou Azzer District, Anti-Atlas Mountains, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate, Morocco (Type Locality for Erythrite)
Description:Lustrous transparent violet-red erythrite crystals on quartz microcrystals. The erythrite crystals are elongated bladed form, with angled terminations. The erythrite has excellent color and transparency for this rare species. The bottom is sawn flat. Ex. Miller collection T2614
Overall Size:25x16x16 mm
Crystals:micro to 4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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