Calcite from Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco - image 1
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Calcite from Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

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Sparkling metallic crystallized safflorite across the top of matrix with calcite. Good example for the species. Some of the calcite is cleaved.

Product details

SpeciesCalciteSafflorite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on11/30/2025
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining district
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Dec 2025
Price paid
$90.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Calcite
Mineral guide
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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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Regional guide
Calcite from Bou Azzer mining district, Morocco
from Bou Azzer, Morocco - cobalt-bearing pink calcite with saturated body color, high luster, and gemmy crystals, a prized locality for collectors.
Locality guide
Bou Azzer mining district
Bou Azzer mining district, Morocco - renowned for cobalt-rich ore and arsenide and carbonate specimens, with vivid erythrite and roselite prized by collectors.