Coronadite from Taouz Caïdat, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

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Semi lustrous pale reddish orange tabular crystals of vanadinite to 1.3 cm in size across the top of a dull luster black botryoidal coronadite matrix. In good condition with minimal micro-damage present. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Jan Erik Larsen. I believe that the locality on this label is incorrect, and that we are giving the correct locality in our description here.The geology of Taouz in southeastern Morocco is characterized by rugged desert terrain featuring Paleozoic sedimentary and volcanic rocks rich in diverse metallic mineral deposits, particularly iron and manganese oxides that form striking stalactitic and vuggy mineral formations. Historically, small scale mining and prospecting in this remote desert area date back decades, driven by both commercial extraction and a thriving local mining community. In recent years, the region has gained international renown among mineral collectors and museums for producing exceptional aesthetic specimens of vanadinite on coronadite associated rare secondary mineral species.