AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Morocco > Erythrite on Quartz |
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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