$300Median
2017Sold (12 mo)
$950Last sale
Calcite from Bouismas, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Interesting locality example for the species with dull red prismatic crystals of realgar to 1.5 cm in length across the top of a matrix that is coated with micro crystalline colorless calcite. Some contacting present as seen. From 2018. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Jan Erik Larsen.The Bouismas Mine, situated within the renowned Bou Azzer mining district of the Central Anti-Atlas Mountains in Morocco, is an underground operation with a history tied to the region's mid-twentieth century and later industrial and artisanal extraction of cobalt, nickel, and associated rare elements. Geologically, the deposit is hosted within complex Precambrian serpentinites and fault-fill vein systems associated with the major Pan-African suture zone, where hydrothermal activity driven by multi-phase tectonic events deposited an array of metallic ores.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 4.7 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/10/2026
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bouismas
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Oct 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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