Erythrite

Size: 6x4x8.5 cms

Weight: 189 grams

Location: Bou Azer, Morrocco

Product Description:

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.
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Luster: Vitreous (glassy)
- Streak: Pink to purple
- Density: 3.1-3.2 g/cm

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.