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Cuprite from Touissit, Oriental Region, Morocco
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Good locality example for the species with fairly rich deep red micro crystals of cuprite scattered across the top of matrix. From 1997, this is in good 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.
Product details
SpeciesCuprite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Listed on10/24/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
SKU2341279
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ruby-red copper oxide crystals with brilliant luster, from cubes to octahedra, prized for color, rarity, and historic collecting appeal.Regional guide
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