Azurite
specimen number:
9507089
location:
Bou Beker, Touissit-Bou Beker, Jerada, Oriental, Morocco
description: Bou Beker is a prominent mining locality situated within the Touissit-Bou Beker district of the Jerada Province in the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco. Historically celebrated for its extensive industrial extraction operations, this area forms part of a major regional ore deposit located near the Algerian border. It is globally renowned among mineral collectors and geologists for producing exceptional specimens of various secondary carbonate and oxidation minerals.
Neat stalactitic crystallized grouping of deep blue lustrous bladed azurite crystals. Very little attached matrix present. There is a hole that runs the entire length of the stalactite. Minor malachite present. This is in great condition all around. Unusual.
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