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Skutterudite

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Skutterudite, 7.5 cm, from the Bou Azzer District, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SpeciesSkutterudite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining district
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 184
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Skutterudite
Mineral guide
Learn about Skutterudite
Bou Azzer, Morocco — premier locality for skutterudite crystals: mirror-bright cubic forms, dramatic luster, vivid erythrite contrast, prized by collectors.
Skutterudite
Regional guide
Skutterudite from Bou Azzer Mining District, Morocco
Bou Azzer skutterudite from Morocco’s cobalt district — metallic crystals in cubic, octahedral, and dodecahedral forms with mirror luster, prized by 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.