crystallized erythrite
Weight 330 gr
| CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Weight | 330 gr |
| Size | 90x65x55 mm |
| Reference | 220908233 |
| Mineral | mineral species Erythrite |
| Category | Crystals and geodes |
| Group | Crystals on ganges |
| Country |
 Morocco
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| Formula Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O] ERYTHRITE | |||
| O | Oxygen | Other no metal | 42.75% |
| Co | Cobalt | Transition metal | 29.53% |
| As | Arsenic | Metalloids | 25.03% |
| H | Hydrogen | Other no metal | 2.69% |
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Erythrite is a mineral of the arsenate class, known for its distinct red to pink color, which makes it a prized specimen among collectors and mineralogy enthusiasts. This mineral is a hydrated cobalt arsenate, where cobalt is the primary element responsible for its characteristic hue. Erythrite crystallizes in the monoclinic system and often occurs as prismatic or acicular crystals, although it can also be found as botryoidal masses.
Erythrite forms primarily in oxidation zones of cobalt deposits, where it results from the alteration of primary cobalt-bearing minerals, such as skutterudite. It is often found in association with other secondary minerals such as annabergite, roselite, and cobaltite.
In addition to its aesthetic appeal, erythrite is a subject of study for mineralogists due to its unique chemical and structural properties. Its ability to form fibrous aggregates and its vibrant colors make it a fascinating subject for studying secondary mineral formation processes.
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