Erythrite
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Beautiful, silky, shining needle-like (acicular) crystals of erythrite coat the surface of the matrix here. This is classic, old-time material - probably 1960s and prior. Harold Urish acquired it in 1975 from another collection. Ex. Harold Urish Collection.
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SpeciesErythrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Sonora, Sara Alicia Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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vivid crimson-to-magenta acicular crystals, radiating sprays on calcite; prized for color, rarity, and historic Moroccan Bou Azzer finds.Regional guide
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