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Erythrite

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Bou Azzer in Ouarzazate Province, Morocco has long been known as the source of the world's finest Erythrite crystals but the days of endless fine specimens like seen during the 1990s are long gone. Now, we are resigned to the recycling of older collections. This cabinet-sized matrix specimen from the collection of Nick Hawes and prior to that Christian Rewitzer, has an excellent coverage of smaller but extremely glossy bright purple bladed monoclinic Erythrite crystals. It is colourful without, but even more beautiful with magnification, showing how world-class this material from Bou Azzer really is.

Product details

SpeciesErythrite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 11.7 x 6.3 cm
Added on05/20/2026
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining district
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2026
Price paid
$650.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Erythrite
Mineral guide
Learn about Erythrite
vivid crimson-to-magenta acicular crystals, radiating sprays on calcite; prized for color, rarity, and historic Moroccan Bou Azzer finds.
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Erythrite from Bou Azzer Mining District, Morocco
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Bou Azzer mining district
Bou Azzer mining district, Morocco - renowned for cobalt-rich ore and arsenide and carbonate specimens, with vivid erythrite and roselite prized by collectors.