SWJ0099 - Astonishing Magenta Erythrite from Mount Cobalt Mine, Queensland, Australia Aragonite Leonaspis crenata

Leonaspis crenata

PaleoDB taxon number: 259083

South Africa (2)

Paracalmonia

SWJ0099 - Astonishing Magenta Erythrite from Mount Cobalt Mine, Queensland, Australia Aragonite Leonaspis crenataThis is an exceptional magenta Erythrite specimen from the famous Mount Cobalt Mine, Queensland, Australia Erythrite or red cobalt is a secondary hydrated cobalt arsenate mineral with the formula (Co3(AsO4)28H2O). Erythrite and annabergite (Ni3(AsO4)28H2O) (nickel arsenate) form a complete series with the general formula (Co,Ni)3(AsO4)28H2O. Erythrite crystallizes in the monoclinic system and forms prismatic crystals. The color is crimson to pink and