Erythrite from Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco - image 1
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Erythrite from Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

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Sharp purplish red lustrous crystals of erythrite measuring to 1.5 cm in size on a lollingite matrix with small purplish red crystals of roselite. This is in excellent condition and very good for the species. The specimen comes with a previous collection label as shown at the end of the video.

Product details

SpeciesErythriteSkutteruditeRoselite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining district
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Apr 2025
Price paid
$585.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.
Erythrite
Regional guide
Erythrite from Bou Azzer Mining District, Morocco
Bou Azzer Mining District, Morocco — renowned for erythrite and cobalt arsenides; vivid magenta blades, luster, and rarity prized by collectors.
Locality guide
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.