Description
Ernstite pseudomorph after Childrenite. Not only is Ernstite a pretty rare species worldwide, but this unusually good example of this rare phosphate pseudomorph is even more rare, and occurred in abundance at this one locality in several pockets over the years; and almost nowhere else in that quality. The sword-shaped, earthy brown crystal is ca. 3 cm tall, sharp, and complete all around. In contrast to some of the more recently recovered examples, it has an attractive look to it.