CC19973
WULFENITE
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ColorsOrange
Origin
Touissit, Touissit-Bou Beker District, Jerada Province, L'oriental Region, Morocco
SizeSmall
Dimensions7.0 x 4.8 x 4.0 cm
Species
Wul
Description
The famous mining district around Touissit is at the far eastern extremity of Morocco, only about 5 km from the Algerian border. This extraordinary Wulfenite is a striking example, yet typical of Wulfenite from this area in terms of its colour and crystal habit. The prominent display crystals average between 1.7 and 2 cm on edge and form square tabular crystals of opaque rich tangerine-orange with a buttery toffee caramel quality and towards one end begin to grade into areas of acidic lemon. Each crystal is about 2 mm thick with bevelled edges; some with steep obvious bevels and other with shallow, more subtle tapering edges. All have a brilliant glassy reflective lustre which contrast beautifully against the background of the smaller saffron-yellow Wulfenite crystals with a satin to matt lustre. This is a specimen displaying complex architecture, colour change and variation of texture due to the play of light. A sublime Wulfenite from Touissit in Morocco.
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CC19973
WULFENITE
$8,500.00SpeciesSizeShips from
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