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Vanadinite from Touissit, Oriental Region, Morocco
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Quite choice for the species from this locality, collected in the very early 90s or late 1980s. Barrel shaped lustrous crystals to 0.8 cm in size are covering both sides of matrix. This is in great condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Jan Erik Larsen.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.
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SpeciesVanadinite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/05/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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