A vibrant crystal formation of erythrite, showcasing its deep pink to purple color and crystalline structure, from Bou Azer, Morocco.
Geological Information:
- Location: Bou Azer, Morocco (notably in the Bou Azer-Elgraara district) - Type: Erythrite (a type of cobalt arsenate mineral) - Chemical Composition: Co₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O (Cobalt Arsenate Octahydrate) - Age: Approximately 200-300 million years old (Triassic-Jurassic era) - Formation: Hydrothermal veins, specifically in the cobalt-rich deposits of the Bou Azer-Elgraara district - Hardness: 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale - Distinctive Features: Deep pink to purple color, crystalline structure, and high cobalt content, characteristic of erythrite.
This description provides the essential geological information about the Erythrite from Bou Azer, Morocco, including its location, type, chemical composition, age, formation process, hardness, and distinctive features.
