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Skutterudite

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Superb, brilliantly-lustrous, unusually well-formed crystals of this rare nickel species. Note the quality of the facets, like garnet but made of metal! This is an EXCELLENT specimen for the size as most such specimens have nice crystals stuck in clunky matrix but this one displays nicely and the crystals are so 3-dimensional. 4.3 x 2.3 x 2 cm

Product details

SpeciesSkutterudite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.3 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Bou Azzer mining district

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Skutterudite
Bou Azzer, Morocco — premier locality for skutterudite crystals: mirror-bright cubic forms, dramatic luster, vivid erythrite contrast, prized by collectors.
Skutterudite
Regional guide
Skutterudite from Bou Azzer Mining District, Morocco
Bou Azzer skutterudite from Morocco’s cobalt district — metallic crystals in cubic, octahedral, and dodecahedral forms with mirror luster, prized by collectors.