Roselite (classic material)

Item Description

Roselite is a rare hydrated calcium cobalt arsenate species, which has one of the most distinctive and alluring colors in the mineral world. I think the color can be compared to Chromian Clinochlore ("Kammererite") or Erythrite, but still has a singular hue all its own. The finest examples of the species are those from the Aghbar Mine in Morocco. This small cabinet display specimen is loaded with fine quality, sharp, highly lustrous, gemmy, monoclinic crystals with that classic deep fuchsia color measuring up to a few mm sitting on Dolomite matrix. The majority of the crystals on the specimen is pristine, and they are genuinely fun to view up close. We have photographed them with a Canon MP-E 65 mm macro lens to better illustrate the quality.
From the collection of John Whatley, a well-known Georgia collector (1939-2022). John had many interests and hobbies, and favorite hobby was collecting rocks and minerals. He was a member of the Augusta and Aiken, SC Gem and Mineral Society. He also enjoyed collecting arrowheads and he co-authored the book, An Overview of Georgia Projectile Points and Select Cutting Tools. He was a member of the Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama Archaeology Societies and he also enjoyed volunteering in the Archaeology Department at SRS.
You can read more about John at: https://www.thomaspoteet.com/obituaries/john-whatley