erythrite

/ɪˈrɪθraɪt/
noun
  1. A pink or red mineral consisting of cobalt arsenate, often found in oxidized cobalt deposits.
    • Miners often look for erythrite as a sign of cobalt ore nearby.
    • The mineral collector added a beautiful piece of erythrite to her display.
    • Erythrite is sometimes called 'cobalt bloom' because of its bright pink color.
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