| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Australia > Erythrite |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 75861 |
| Mineral: | Erythrite |
| Locality: | Mount Cobalt Mine, Mount Isa-Cloncurry District, Queensland, Australia |
| Description: | Thin plate of matrix coated on both sides with lustrous acicular (hair-like) violet-pink erythrite crystals. Erythrite is a rare hydrated cobalt arsenate known for bright pink color. The erythrite crystals on the rear are not as colorful as the front. |
| Overall Size: | 5x3.5x0.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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