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Smithsonite from Touissit, Oriental Region, Morocco
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Brilliant lustrous brown curved crystal groupings of smithsonite measuring to 0.4 cm in size covering the top of matrix. In excellent condition, this is very fine for the species and locality. 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
SpeciesSmithsonite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm
Listed on10/27/2026
LocalityMorocco, Oriental Region, Touissit
SKU2341294
Current owner
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ZnCO3 with botryoidal and crystalline forms, silky to vitreous luster, pastel hues from cobalt to yellow; localities boost collecting appeal.Regional guide
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