Vanadinite on Coronadite

specimen number:
2062992

location:
Taouz Caidat, Er-Rissani Cercle, Errachidia, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco

description:
An attractive classic Moroccan piece with lustrous barrel shaped red crystals of vanadinite to 0.6 cm in size attractive on a dark botryoidal coronadite matrix. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.

The geology of Taouz in southeastern Morocco is characterized by rugged desert terrain featuring Paleozoic sedimentary and volcanic rocks rich in diverse metallic mineral deposits, particularly iron and manganese oxides that form striking stalactitic and vuggy mineral formations. Historically, small scale mining and prospecting in this remote desert area date back decades, driven by both commercial extraction and a thriving local mining community. In recent years, the region has gained international renown among mineral collectors and museums for producing exceptional aesthetic specimens of vanadinite on coronadite associated rare secondary mineral species.

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