Morocco
Curated by Maggie Liu · Updated:
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.
