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Skutterudite

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In the clamour for colourful secondary minerals from Morocco people often forget the immense quality of some of the primary ore minerals. Skutterudite is a classic example, where Morocco has undoubtedly produced the world's finest crystals. This small cabinet specimen is a stunning example of the remarkable quality of Skutterudite from Ait Ahmane near Bou Azer. It features fresh, silvery metallic cubo-octahedral crystals reaching a ginormous 2.7 cm across. These crystals are not only very well formed, but have only the slightest of edge wear. The rear of the specimen is a broken surface of solid Skutterudite. Ex Nick Hawes collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 6.2 x 4.3 cm
Added on05/20/2026

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2026Unknown Owner$650.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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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.
Regional guide
Skutterudite from Aït Ahmane
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