Wendwilsonite

Mineral Matters #435

Moving from Japan to Morocco, whose minerals are the theme for this week’s Facebook Mineral of the Week Group.

Wendwilsonite is a rare mineral that belongs to the Roselite Group, with a formula of Ca₂Mg(AsO₄)₂·2H₂O. It is known for its pale pink to red colour. It has two Co-Type Localities: Bou Azzer, Morocco; and Sterling Hill, New Jersey.

Wendwilsonite is named after Dr. Wendell E. Wilson, who is a prominent mineralogist, editor, and publisher of the Mineralogical Record.

Below: Wendwilsonite, Aghbar Mine, Aghbar, Bou Azzer, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Specimen measures 90x70x55mm.