Description
This erythrite crystals are from Aghbar, in the Bou Azzer District, Ouarzazate Province, Draa-Tifilalet Region, Morocco. This locale has two active mines that contain 53 mineral species including erythrite. It is an arsenate that contains the elements Co, As, O and H. This specimen consists of a rich cobalt ore matrix that hosts prismatic and euhedral crystals of erythrite in an exposed vug like depression.The crystals are purple to magenta. The piece measures 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches or 88 x 64 x 38 mm as displayed in photo.
