Morocco

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Morocco
Deep red hexagonal vanadinite crystals on layered barite matrix, Morocco

Morocco is a major specimen-producing country, classic for vanadinite, cobalt minerals, and a wealth of crystallised oxides and sulfates.

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What it is known for

Moroccan mines yield brilliant red vanadinite (Mibladen), pink cobalt-arsenate roselite and erythrite (Bou Azzer), cerussite, barite, fluorite, and lustrous hematite and quartz (Oumjrane), along with the famous Atlas geodes.

What collectors look for

Red vanadinite on barite, Bou Azzer cobalt minerals, and Imilchil cerussite are among the most sought-after Moroccan specimens.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Morocco?

Morocco is a mineral locality. It lies at approximately 31.5000°N, 6.5000°W.

What is Morocco known for?

Morocco is a major specimen-producing country, classic for vanadinite, cobalt minerals, and a wealth of crystallised oxides and sulfates.

Specimens from Morocco

24 specimens

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