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Smithsonite
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Good locality example for the species, stalactitic crystallized smithsonite covering the front of matrix. Some damage present as seen.Touissit, located in the Oriental province of Morocco near the Algerian border, is a historic mining district whose major commercial production began in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1920s, and continued through various phases until operations declined toward the end of the century. Geologically, the deposit is hosted within carbonate-rich sedimentary sequences of Jurassic age, where hydrothermal lead and zinc mineralized fluids circulated through fault systems and replacement horizons. Mineralogically, the district is world-famous among collectors for producing exceptional, highly lustrous specimens of azurite, often associated with vibrant anglesite, cerussite, and vanadinite crystals that developed within oxidized zone cavities.
Product details
SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.5 x 9.5 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/05/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
- Price paid
- $150.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Smithsonite
ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.Regional guide
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