Phlogopite, Erythrite, Quartz

Specimen ID: UVU-PPG

Mineral(s)
Phlogopite : KMg3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
Erythrite : Co3(AsO4)2·8H2O
Quartz : SiO2
Locality
As recorded:
Tazalarht mining area, Taroudant Province, Souss-Massa-Draa Region, Morocco
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
54mm x 42mm x 30mm
Description
A novelty at Ste. Marie 2015, a new worldwide locality for fine Erythrite! Although it looks very similar to the famous Bou Azzer ones, the deposit of this specimen is located about 500 Km. from the Bou Azzer Mine and in a different geological environment. As far as we know these Erythrites were not known before and they come not from the Tazalarht quarries but in a new shaft/prospect located very close to the Tazalarht quarries. Related species are Quartz, Phlogopite (analyzed) and a mix of Chalcocite-Djurleite-Digenite in the matrix.
Previous data
Mineral(s)
Name withheld

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