ONT-pharmaco.jpg (64984 bytes) Pharmacosiderite pseudo after Cobaltite

Espanola, Ontario

1.1 cm crystal

T. Jokela collection

 

A couple more of these neat pseudos, one showing pink scorodite. Images courtesy of Reiner Mielke. Analysis confirmed the pink replacements are cobalt-rich scorodite, not erythrite as previously thought. Thanks to Reiner Mielke for the correction.

A view of the Espanola locality. Image courtesy of Reiner Mielke

 

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