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Galena from Touissit, Oriental Region, Morocco
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Attractive combination piece with semi lustrous cubic crystals of galena to 1.2 cm in size on a lustrous light pink dolomite crystal matrix. Slight damage present along one edge of the matrix to a dolomite crystal, this still very nice. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.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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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/17/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
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Unknown Owner
Current owner- Acquired
- Oct 2026
- Price paid
- $75.00
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metallic luster with cube and cuboctahedral crystals, often twinned; sharp cleavage reveals reflective planes, a standout sulfide for collectors.Regional guide
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