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Barite from Mibladen Mining District, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
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Classic Moroccan combination piece with glassy translucent red crystals of vanadinite measuring to 0.5 cm in size on a matrix of white sparkling bladed barite crystals. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Jan Erik Larsen.Mibladen, located in the high plateau region of the Middle Atlas Mountains in Morocco, is a world-famous historic mining district with operations that expanded significantly during the French protectorate in the early to mid-20th century for lead and barite. Geologically, the deposit is situated within secondary sedimentary carbonate formations, where mineralizing hydrothermal fluids interacted with limestone and dolostone host rocks to form rich oxidized zones. Mineralogically, the district is globally renowned for producing exceptional, highly aesthetic specimens of orange-red vanadinite crystals, often associated with pristine barite, cerussite, and wulfenite, making it one of the most celebrated mineral localities in Africa.
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- Acquired
- Oct 2026
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- $75.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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dense barium sulfate prized for blue blades and honey clusters; top localities include Elk Creek, Meikle, Spain, Morocco; quality factors and care.Regional guide
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