Erythrite

9003 JP2390 Erythrite, Roselite?, Cobaltite, Hörnesite, Heterogenite, Queen Sally Mine, Kajabbi, Cloncurry Shire, Queensland

Sharp pink erythrite crystals and masses. Cobaltite as cubes mostly replaced by tan hörnesite. Black/purplish heterogenite. Ex Jo Price Collection. First image: Width of view 5.75mm. Stack of 120 images. Click on the image below for a higher resolution version. Below: Aggregates of colourless hörnesite crystal sprays on erythrite. Width...

ncat WD115 Filon No. 7, Arhbar Mine, Bou Azzer, Morocco

This specimen comprises very dark purple crystals of erythrite, but the tips of the crystals flare out a little and show up as a lighter shade of pink. Width of view 3.5mm. Stack of 20 images. Ex Brian Shelton Collection. Click on the image below for a higher resolution version.