Doubly terminated Fluorapatite
	TT14G9: We note that it is a doubly terminated crystal, a very rare occurrence on samples from Imilchil. Both color and luster are excellent and also the definition of the faces and the edges, absolutely undamaged. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (2005) Specimen size: 2.6 × 1.2 × 0.9 cm = 1.0” × 0.5” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Titanite with Feldspar
CV96F9: A very attractive novelty from the prolific zone of Imilchil. The crystal profile is very different from the other classic localities of Switzerland or Pakistan. The forms are simple, not twinned, and the color and brightness are excellent. The specimen is a floater and its back side is covered by white crystals of feldspar, probably Albite. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (02/2005) Specimen size: 6.5 × 3.5 × 2 cm = 2.6” × 1.4” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 0.9 cm = 0.6” × 0.4” Feldspar fluorescent short UV

Titanite with Feldspar
Front Side	EM6J8: Typical crystals from Imilchil, of very bright and well defined faces and edges and a color between green and yellow, on Feldspar matrix. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (03/2006) Specimen size: 3 × 2.8 × 4.3 cm = 1.2” × 1.1” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4”

	Titanite with Feldspar
ER46J8: The new Titanite from Imilchil. A flat dark brown transparent crystal of perfectly defined faces and edges. The matrix is a group of very well defined Feldspar crystals. This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2007 Ste Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 76, page 23. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (03/2006) Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.5 × 3.3 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4”

Titanite with Albite
	EP14J8: The new Titanite from Imilchil, with darker brown crystals, very acute and extraordinarily bright, transparent and on Albite matrix with small acicular crystals of Epidote. This specimen was photographed for the ‘Ste. Marie-aux-Mines 2007’ section of the magazine ‘Lapis’ and appears on page 8 of number 9/2007. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (03/2006) Specimen size: 5.4 × 4.4 × 2.5 cm = 2.1” × 1.7” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

	Epidote
CR66G8: An excellent piece from Imilchil with typical fan growths, of a very good color and especially bright. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (02/2005) Specimen size: 6.7 × 3.9 × 2.6 cm = 2.6” × 1.5” × 1.0”

Hematite
Front Rear	EJ9K9: Nice specimen, very sharp, enlongated and extremely flattened. Faces on the dejes are well defined and have a good luster. Segangane, Nador  Morocco (11/2005) Specimen size: 3.9 × 3.3 × 0.2 cm = 1.5” × 1.3” × 0.1”

	Grossular on Quartz
T87BDH5: The locality is not well known. Crystals are dodecahedrons with well-defined faces and edges contrasting with the matrix of white Quartz where they growth. The specimen is with an old label of R.F. Denicourt collection. Sidi Bou Othmane, El Kelaâ Sraghna  Morocco Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.5 × 4.1 cm = 2.2” × 1.4” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.7 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

Calcite "phantom"
	TR9K9: Group of crystals formed by two rhombohedrons with evident scalenohedron “phantom” growth inside. The “phantom” is reddish due to a covering layer of Hematite. Bou Azzer / Agdz, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 7 × 5.6 × 3.4 cm = 2.8” × 2.2” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.5” Intense fluorescence short UV & fluorescent long UV

	Calcite "phantom"
TA14K4: Group of yellowish crystals formed by two rhombohedrons, a steep one and a shallow one, with a red scalenohedral phantom growth due to a Hematite film that covers them. Bou Azzer / Agdz, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 9.7 × 9 × 4 cm = 3.8” × 3.5” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.1 cm = 0.8” × 0.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

Cobaltian Dolomite with Marcassite and Goethite
	CB16G2: A very esthetic specimen. This Dolomite, of an attractive color, is partially covered by Marcassite cockscombs, and these covered by Goethite. The specimen caught our attention and we analyzed it to be sure about the identification. We will send the analysis to the buyer of the piece. Arhbar Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (02/2005) Specimen size: 11.8 × 8 × 4.7 cm = 4.6” × 3.1” × 1.9”

	Scorodite
EE57K4: Crystals of very well sharp faces and edges with good color and luster that occupy a vug in the matrix. Tamdrost Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.6 × 3.4 cm = 2.2” × 1.8” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.2” × 0.1”

Vladimirite
	ME86P5: An excellent sample. Vladimirite, a rare arsenate, forms globular growths of white fibrous and acicular crystals filling vugs on the matrix. These Vladimirites from Aït Ahmane are among the world’s best for the species. Aït Ahmane, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2002) Specimen size: 8.6 × 4.9 × 5.5 cm = 3.4” × 1.9” × 2.2” Vladimirite minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Calcite with Pyrite
TG11N6: Group of white crystals with very sharp forms. They consist of two prisms, each with three alternating faces and the three terminal faces of a flat rhombohedron. The piece has minor matrix with small crystals of Pyrite. The sample is from a recent find in the El Hamman area. El Hamman, Meknes  Morocco (11/2008) Specimen size: 6.3 × 6.2 × 4.3 cm = 2.5” × 2.4” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 6 × 1.6 cm = 2.4” × 0.6” Fluorescent long & short UV	Front Rear

Calcite with Pyrite, Goethite and Fluorite
Front Rear	TM16N6: Group of white crystals of Calcite with very well defined forms. The crystals consist of two prisms of three alternating faces and the three terminal faces of a flat rhombohedron but their surfaces are very rich in polycrystalline growths. They are on a matrix of botryoidal Goethite partially coated by small iridescent crystals of Pyrite. A very esthetic. piece from a recent find in the El Hamman area. El Hamman, Meknes  Morocco (11/2008) Specimen size: 8.7 × 8.6 × 6.8 cm = 3.4” × 3.4” × 2.7” Main crystal size: 5.6 × 3.1 cm = 2.2” × 1.2” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Fluorite with Pyrite and Calcite
EP66H9: Group of cubic crystals that have green color with slight violet shades and are partially covered by small crystals of white Calcite and Pyrite. We note its spectacular color change: deep green in incandescent or fluorescent light and also green but with wide zonations of sky blue under natural light. El Hamman, Meknes  Morocco (04/2005) Specimen size: 8.8 × 5.4 × 4.2 cm = 3.5” × 2.1” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 3 cm = 1.3” × 1.2” Extremely fluorescent long & short UV

Fluorite with Pyrite
	TJ39D1: The Pyrite coating is very nice and brilliant, and the Fluorite is a very agreeable green color. Some minor white Quartz adds to the specimen and, which is extremely rare for the specimens from this wild isolated locality, it is damage free! El Hamman, Meknes  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 13.5 × 10.5 × 6 cm = 5.3” × 4.1” × 2.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Calcite with Siderite and Quartz
CF9G2: Esthetic growth of tabular crystals with rhombohedral terminations. The Calcite has grown on a matrix of Siderite rhombohedra and Quartz prisms. Very original and different from most Calcites and from a locality not previously known for its minerals. AGM Mine, Akka, Tafraout  Morocco (2004) Specimen size: 3.8 × 2.2 × 4.5 cm = 1.5” × 0.9” × 1.8” Fluorescent long & short UV

Pyrite with Quartz
	MY57P9: The locality of origin is a gold mine that produces few samples for collectors. In this case the Pyrite forms a very aerial group of cubic crystals with polycrystalline growths on a group of doubly terminated crystals of Quartz. AGM Mine, Akka, Tafraout, Tiznit  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.5 × 2.3 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2”

	Faden Quartz with Epidote
NP26F7: A fan of Quartz crystals. With them there are small crystals of Epidote. In fact the structure is very interesting, it is a 'faden' Quartz that has suffered some form of stretching. The result is that one can see a clearly curved crystal near the base. It comes from Morocco, but looks alpine. AGM Mine, Akka, Tafraout  Morocco (2004) Specimen size: 8.7 × 7.3 × 4 cm = 3.4” × 2.9” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 4.5 × 1.5 cm = 1.8” × 0.6”

Cerussite with Quartz
Front Side	EB66F9: Good quality Cerussits, not so long ago, were relatively common from Touissit and Mibladen, two of the biggest classic localities in Morocco. Samples from Taouz are much more difficult to find. This one is a group of twinned Cerussite crystals with a silky aspect and excellent development on matrix. Bouzougar, Taouz  Morocco (04/05/2003) Specimen size: 6.3 × 4 × 4.2 cm = 2.5” × 1.6” × 1.7” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Cerussite on Quartz
KV89L9: Multiple radial twinned white Cerussite crystals, a fine quality for this locality, excellent brilliance and on an uncommon matrix formed by concretions of micro-crystals of Quartz. The specimen is from the James Catmur collection and we’ll send the label with it. Bouzougar, Taouz, Erfoud  Morocco (04/05/2003) Specimen size: 8.7 × 5 × 3.3 cm = 3.4” × 2.0” × 1.3” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Vanadinite
Front Rear	96DMG4: Crystals have considerable size and good color. They show the typical morphology of Taouz and are spread on matrix, which allows one to clearly appreciate their excellent development. Taouz  Morocco (1998) Specimen size: 5 × 4.7 × 8.3 cm = 2.0” × 1.9” × 3.3” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”

	Quartz on Siderite
N11BI7: Doubly terminated, very bright and absolutely clear crystal. It is on a matrix of crystallized Siderite. The crystal has curious deformations on the terminal faces and shows inclusions on its central zone. Taouz  Morocco (1998) Specimen size: 9.4 × 7.6 × 6.5 cm = 3.7” × 3.0” × 2.6” Main crystal size: 3.4 × 1 cm = 1.3” × 0.4”

Twinned Cerussite with Barite
	EA64P2: Radial twins of extraordinarily bright Cerussite crystals on a Galena matrix and with white Barite. Radial twins are unusual in Mibladen, where the normal is the dipyramidal twin. ACF shaft, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (09/2005) Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.3 × 2.5 cm = 1.7” × 1.3” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.1 cm = 0.8” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Malachite-Azurite on Fluorite
CB68D4: Colorful combination of Malachite-Azurite covering Fluorite. From this locality a few not that bad yellow Fluorites have come onto the market from time to time. But once in a while they are covered by Malachite-Azurite, as this case, and even more exceptionally, the whole specimen is as esthetic as this one. Aouli, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (±1995) Specimen size: 11.5 × 8 × 3.5 cm = 4.5” × 3.1” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1.1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Manganite
	N8LI7: Radial groups of very bright acicular crystals, that contrast with a matrix of clearer shades. Zeida, Midelt  Morocco Specimen size: 8.4 × 5.2 × 2.3 cm = 3.3” × 2.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2 × 0.1 cm = 0.8” × 0.0”

	Prehnite with Epidote and Quartz
E16BK9: Globular growth of well defined faces, showing a deep green color. With small Quartz crystals on matrix. Djebel Melh, Bou-Arfa  Morocco (2000) Specimen size: 6.8 × 5.2 × 3.8 cm = 2.7” × 2.0” × 1.5”

Prehnite with Epidote, Quartz and Clinochlore
	KQ47M0: Groups of Prehnite curved crystals forming globular aggregates. On a matrix with Quartz, Epidote and Clinochlore. The specimen is from the James Catmur collection and we’ll send the label with it. Very esthetic piece. Djebel Melh, Bou-Arfa  Morocco (1994) Specimen size: 9 × 8.4 × 4.8 cm = 3.5” × 3.3” × 1.9”

	Prehnite
AB6H5: The sample is very intense green and forms globular growths consisting of prismatic crystals of simple forms and very well defined. Actually disappeared from the market, it is difficult to obtain good Prehnite from this locality. Djebel Melh, Bou-Arfa  Morocco (1995) Specimen size: 11 × 7 × 6.3 cm = 4.3” × 2.8” × 2.5”

Prehnite
	MZ11J2: Group of prismatic crystals of excellent definition, uncommon for the species. Guercif, Taza  Morocco (10/2002) Specimen size: 7.4 × 5.7 × 4.8 cm = 2.9” × 2.2” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 0.3 cm = 0.9” × 0.1” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Quartz with Goethite inclusions
N16RE6: I will get sentimental about this one. While it is not a top quality specimen (I don’t want to fool anyone into thinking it is) it was one of the first that I added to my own collection. Recently I got a better example, so I have decided to sell this one - with the original label from my collection: number F-33. I bought it during a trip to Morocco with my brother in 1974, when I did not even know what the mineral included in the Quartz was. The great collector from Barcelona, Joaquín Folch, told me that, based on the pleiocrism, they are crystals of Goethite. Anyway, apart from the history, I have always liked this one and I still think that the spray of Barite and blobs of Quartz at the rear make it neat. As you would expect, we will send my label to the person that buys this. Tizirine, Ouarzazate  Morocco (1974) Specimen size: 9.5 × 6.5 × 6.3 cm = 3.7” × 2.6” × 2.5” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 1.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.5” Barite fluorescent long & short UV

Barite
	S208SA0: Barite on Quartz with Goethite inclusions. Well known for their great specimens of Goethite on Quartz these quarries also produce nice Barite! Tizirine, Ouarzazate  Morocco Specimen size: 6.5 × 5.5 cm = 2.6” × 2.2” Fluorescent short UV

Quartz (Amethyst) 'hour glass'

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	Quartz (Amethyst) 'hour glass'
EC12N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Doubly terminated crystal with very well defined color zoning, reminding one of an hour glass, and unidentified fibrous inclusions. On the back, the crystal has a neat contact, of sugary aspect, from the lost matrix from which it seems to have separated very easily. Adrar Tirecht Bou Oudi, Tata, Goulmina-Es Smara  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.6 × 1.9 cm = 1.4” × 1.0” × 0.7”

Quartz (Amethyst) 'hour glass'
	EF63N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Doubly terminated crystal with very well defined color zoning, reminding one of an hour glass, and unidentified fibrous inclusions. On the back, the crystal has a neat contact, of sugary aspect, from the lost matrix from which it seems to have separated very easily. Adrar Tirecht Bou Oudi, Tata, Goulmina-Es Smara  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.1 × 1.7 cm = 1.4” × 0.8” × 0.7”

	Quartz (Amethyst) 'hour glass'
EG63N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Doubly terminated crystal with very well defined color zoning, reminding one of an hour glass, and unidentified fibrous inclusions. On the back, the crystal has a neat contact, of sugary aspect, from the lost matrix from which it seems to have separated very easily. Adrar Tirecht Bou Oudi, Tata, Goulmina-Es Smara  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 3.3 × 2.3 × 1.7 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.7”

Quartz (Amethyst) 'hour glass'
	EK14N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Doubly terminated crystal with very well defined color zoning, reminding one of an hour glass, and unidentified fibrous inclusions. On the back, the crystal has a neat contact, of sugary aspect, from the lost matrix from which it seems to have separated very easily. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a novelty from Ste. Marie 2009 in the magazine ‘Lapis’ on page 46, volume 34, number 9, September 2009. Adrar Tirecht Bou Oudi, Tata, Goulmina-Es Smara  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.3 × 2 cm = 1.3” × 0.9” × 0.8”

	Quartz (Amethyst) 'hour glass'
EL64N9: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2009. Two doubly terminated crystals with very well defined color zoning, reminding one of an hour glass, and unidentified fibrous inclusions. On the back, the crystal has a neat contact, of sugary aspect, from the lost matrix from which it seems to have separated very easily. This specimen was photographed for the magazine ‘Minéraux et Fossiles’ and appears on page 2 of number 383. Adrar Tirecht Bou Oudi, Tata, Goulmina-Es Smara  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 3.9 × 2.5 × 1.8 cm = 1.5” × 1.0” × 0.7”

Chabazite-Ca

The rich and large Imilchil area continues to produce wonderful new things.
In Ste. Marie 2006 it was Chabazite-Ca (Calcium dominant but also Potassium rich - analysis made by Barcelona's University)
Its color is intense with good luster, and also good crystal size and an evident beauty.

Chabazite-Ca
	EB7H5: Intense color, displaying well on its thin matrix. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 479 in the volume 37, number 5. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 4.2 × 3.7 × 1.6 cm = 1.7” × 1.5” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.3” × 0.3”

	Chabazite-Ca
EF11H5: Individual crystals, isolated and with excellent luster and color. This specimen was photographed and published as a novelty at the 2006 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine ‘Le Règne Minéral’ number 70, page 41. Imilchil, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 8.7 × 7.3 × 5 cm = 3.4” × 2.9” × 2.0” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 1.1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Chabazite-Ca with Stilbite-Ca
	EB63J7: One of the novelties from Ste. Marie-aux-Mines 2007. The crystals of Chabazite-Ca look cubic because the angles of the rhombohedron are nearly 90º. Stilbite-Ca crystals form bow-tie growths. Takat, Imilchil  Morocco (05/2007) Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.4 × 1.9 cm = 1.9” × 1.7” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 1.9 × 1.8 cm = 0.7” × 0.7”

	Stilbite-Ca with Chabazite-Ca
EC14J7: One of the novelties from Ste. Marie-aux-Mines 2007. A group forming bow-tie growths, with a crystal of Chabazite-Ca that looks cubic because the angles of the rhombohedron are nearly 90º. Takat, Imilchil  Morocco (05/2007) Specimen size: 5.5 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm = 2.2” × 1.4” × 0.9”

Cobaltian Calcite

New finds from Arhbar (Bou-Azzer area) are more colorful than is usual for Cobaltian Calcites and associated with Pyrite. We selected different types of this find, exciting due to its esthetics.

Cobaltian Calcite
	TQ16L0: A group of scalenohedral crystals, very acute and very rich in accessory faces. Really good transparency, perfect brilliance and intense pink to mauve color. Ightem Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.4 × 2.3 cm = 1.4” × 1.3” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1 cm = 0.7” × 0.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Cobaltian Calcite
EP47D3: Just as good as the photo suggests. Intense pink color, huge crystals and an agreeable form. Definitive! Arhbar Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 5 × 3.3 × 3.6 cm = 2.0” × 1.3” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Cobaltian Calcite
	TV96H7: Group of rhombohedral crystals with curved faces and edges. The luster is excellent but the mauve color is extraordinary, very deep and with beautiful shades and reflections. Arhbar Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (01/2006) Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.5 × 1.6 cm = 1.5” × 1.4” × 0.6” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.5 cm = 0.3” × 0.2” Minor fluorescence short UV

Bou-Azzer Erythrite

The great find of the 2000 mineralogical year was made in June and July. The best and largest Erythrite ever found, from Bou-Azzer, Morocco. The crystal size, their color and the fact that the crystals are within pockets of Quartz make them all special, as did the number of specimens found (although not that many were of high quality, as many were damaged). So this find will be memorable for years to come.

	Erythrite
T98FI7: Group of prismatic crystals of a considerable size, a lot of them doubly terminated and bright and all of good color, on matrix. This one comes with Albert Botella and Jaume Vilalta labels, both from Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain. Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco Specimen size: 9 × 7 × 6.5 cm = 3.5” × 2.8” × 2.6” Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.9 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Erythrite
	EQ47: We got this especially esthetic specimen with better color / luster than usual and with the crystals totally aerial associated with a small, extremely transparent, doubly terminated Quartz. Neat! Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (06/2000) Specimen size: 6.8 × 4 × 1.9 cm = 2.7” × 1.6” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.4 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

	Barium-pharmacosiderite on Erythrite
M87BC7: Jordi really likes it when a nice specimen also has a rare mineral on it. Well some of this 'infirmity' has rubbed off on me so I am also affected by the same thrill. So, in this one I can see the beauty of the large crystals of Erythrite which are long but covered with a rare mineral: Barium-pharmacosiderite. As we have done an analysis of this we can send you a copy. In fact we are also letting you know about something most people are unaware of - the presence of this mineral from Bou-Azzer. Which is something else we like to do! Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2000) Specimen size: 7.5 × 4 × 3.5 cm = 3.0” × 1.6” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 0.5 cm = 1.0” × 0.2”

Roselite

Roselite on Calcite
	EB14F5: There is matrix and a group of Calcite crystals on which there are pleasingly pink-red crystals of Roselite that have complex forms, which give them a striated look. Arhbar Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2004) Specimen size: 5.5 × 4 × 3 cm = 2.2” × 1.6” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.4 × 0.3 cm = 0.2” × 0.1” Calcite extremely fluorescent long & short UV

	Roselite with Calcite
CE46G1: A nice miniature in which coexist the two typical habits of the Roselites from Bou Azzer. On the upper part a dense druse with very intense color and on the front part are a lot of individuals on Calcite, some of them doubly terminated and showing their transparency. Arhbar Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2004) Specimen size: 5.6 × 4.5 × 3 cm = 2.2” × 1.8” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Talmessite

Talmessite with Calcite
	EM97K3: Spheroidal aggregates of crystals of slightly curved faces and edges. Color and luster are magnificent for the species and contrast on a base of small slightly pink crystals of Calcite, on matrix. We analyzed the specimen and we’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer. Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (02/2007) Specimen size: 5.3 × 5.9 × 4.1 cm = 2.1” × 2.3” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 0.9 × 0.9 cm = 0.4” × 0.4” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

Dyscrasite from Bouismas - Bou Azzer

	Dyscrasite with Silver, Allargentum and Calcite
MB66P5: A novelty in Munich 2009. Dyscrasite appears intergrown with Silver and Allargentum. Dyscrasite is dominant in the analysis of the sample, so following the IMA recommendations, we should label it as Dyscrasite. On this specimen the Dyscrasite forms arborescent growths on a Calcite rich matrix. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer of the piece. Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (06/2009) Specimen size: 4.3 × 2.3 × 1.4 cm = 1.7” × 0.9” × 0.6” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV	Front Rear

Dyscrasite with Silver, Allargentum and Calcite
Front Side	MC27P5: A novelty in Munich 2009. Dyscrasite appears intergrown with Silver and Allargentum. Dyscrasite is dominant in the analysis of the sample, so following the IMA recommendations, we should label it as Dyscrasite. On this specimen the Dyscrasite forms arborescent growths on a Calcite rich matrix. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer of the piece. Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (06/2009) Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.1 × 2.9 cm = 1.9” × 1.2” × 1.1” Calcite minor fluorescence long & short UV

Allargentum from Bouismas - Bou Azzer

	Allargentum with Dyscrasite, Silver, Calcite and Actinolite
TY59Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. The Allargentum appears intergrown with Silver and Dyscrasite. It is clearly differentiated and dominant in the analysis of the sample, so the right label is Allargentum. The Allargentum forms arborescent growths on a Calcite-rich matrix with small groups of Actinolite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis. Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 4 × 2.9 × 3.9 cm = 1.6” × 1.1” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.2 cm = 0.3” × 0.1” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Allargentum with Dyscrasite, Silver, Calcite and Actinolite
	TZ69Q0: A novelty at Tucson 2010. The Allargentum appears intergrown with Silver and Dyscrasite. It is clearly differentiated and dominant in the analysis of the sample, so the right label is Allargentum. The Allargentum forms arborescent growths on a Calcite-rich matrix with small groups of Actinolite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis. Bouismas Mine, Bou Azzer area, Tazenakht, Ouarzazate  Morocco (2009) Specimen size: 4.7 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm = 1.9” × 1.4” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.2 cm = 0.3” × 0.1” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Tounfit Fluorite

At the beginning of 2006 for the first time this Fluorite appeared in Morocco. It is from an old mine 1700 meters high in a mountain near the Tounfit village. First samples found were good quality but it was in Ste. Marie 2006 where we saw, and purchased, an exceptional parcel with samples of two different crystallizations and also different color and luster.
Welcome to the market, Tounfit Fluorite! We are sure that for your quality and originality you will be famous!

	Fluorite
EQ56H7: A group of cubic crystals that have very sharp and bright faces and edges. The violet color is exceptionally intense and it even hides, due to its intensity, the magnificent transparency, visible under an intense spotlight. Tounfit, Boumia  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 5.8 × 4.8 × 2.9 cm = 2.3” × 1.9” × 1.1” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 2 cm = 0.9” × 0.8”

Fluorite
	EG49H6: Very aerial and esthetic group of cubic crystals that have very sharp and bright faces and edges with soft mosaic growths on the faces of the cube. The violet color is exceptionally intense and it even hides, due to its intensity, the magnificent transparency, visible with under an intense spotlight. The sample is on matrix and this is not usual for Tounfit Fluorite. Tounfit, Boumia  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 12 × 6.3 × 4.5 cm = 4.7” × 2.5” × 1.8” Main crystal size: 3.7 × 3.5 cm = 1.5” × 1.4” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

	Fluorite with Calcite
EM99I1: Group of beveled cubic crystals of very deep color, partially covered by Calcite with curious shapes of dissolution showing its zoned structure. It is one of the best specimens with Calcite from the locality. Tounfit, Boumia  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 8.2 × 7.7 × 3 cm = 3.2” × 3.0” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.4 × 2.3 cm = 0.9” × 0.9” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Fluorite
	EK64I1: Curious crystallization with well defined faces of the cube, dodecahedron and octahedron. The octahedron faces truncate the corners and have complete growth of corners, as pyramids on the platy triangular surface. Tounfit, Boumia  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 4.5 × 4.5 × 4 cm = 1.8” × 1.8” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 2 cm = 0.8” × 0.8”

	Fluorite
EV16H7: Crystals show a very rare double habit where two phases of growth co-exist. Both phases are very well marked by the differences of color and luster. The first phase forms an inner octahedron, bright and of very deep violet color, only distinguishable because the second phase, whitish and less bright, formed the cube and the triangular faces of the octahedron that allowed the tips of the primitive octahedron to project as small pyramids. Tounfit, Boumia  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 6.9 × 6.6 × 3.5 cm = 2.7” × 2.6” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 2.7 × 2.4 cm = 1.1” × 0.9”

Fluorite
	EE7H6: Crystals show a very uncommon double habit because in them two phases of growth co-exist. Both phases are very well marked by the differences of color and luster. The first phase forms an inner octahedron, bright and of very deep violet color, only distinguishable because the second phase, whitish and less bright, formed the cube and the triangular faces of octahedron that allowed the tips of the primitive octahedron to project as small pyramids on a plane. Tounfit, Boumia  Morocco (2006) Specimen size: 11.3 × 5.2 × 3.8 cm = 4.4” × 2.0” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 2 × 1.5 cm = 0.8” × 0.6” Calcite fluorescent long & short UV

Touissit

The bad news for all of us who have enjoyed all the marvellous specimens from the Touissit mining area is that it has recently stopped production and only a few workers are still there, looking after the pumps. So it is possible that no more quality samples from this mine will be produced in the future.

	Cerussite
E14QI7: Group of fine prismatic crystals on matrix, some of them doubly terminated, and they all are completely transparent and extraordinarily bright. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1997) Specimen size: 5.8 × 3.4 × 4.3 cm = 2.3” × 1.3” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 2.3 × 0.5 cm = 0.9” × 0.2” Fluorescent long & short UV	Front Top Rear

Cerussite with Smithsonite
Front Rear	NB36F2: The tabular form to the crystals is not common in Cerussite from Toussit. The small group of well-balanced Smithsonite adds a special touch. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco Specimen size: 4.8 × 2.3 × 0.6 cm = 1.9” × 0.9” × 0.2” Very fluorescent long & short UV

	Twinned Cerussite
TY16N9: Flat twinned crystals, some of them doubly terminated. They are grayish and have an excellent luster and are on matrix. Very different from the usual Cerussite from Touissit. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1994) Specimen size: 10.2 × 4.9 × 3.2 cm = 4.0” × 1.9” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.2 cm = 0.6” × 0.5” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

Cerussite with Dolomite
Front Top	KP47M5: Translucent twinned crystals, bright and with very well defined faces and edges. Due to their position on the Dolomite matrix the sample is really esthetic. The specimen is from the James Catmur collection, whose label will be sent to the buyer. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1998) Specimen size: 6 × 4.3 × 3.6 cm = 2.4” × 1.7” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 2.8 × 2 cm = 1.1” × 0.8” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Anglesite
ER28H1: A group of very well-defined crystals which have an uncommon habit. They have a magnificent luster, deep yellow color and abundant inclusions of Galena. Unusual and especially nice. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1996) Specimen size: 5.5 × 5.8 × 2.1 cm = 2.2” × 2.3” × 0.8” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.5 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

Anglesite
	N78DA0: Great color! Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (02/95) Specimen size: 7 × 2.5 cm = 2.8” × 1.0” Fluorescent long & short UV

	Phosgenite
KR49M3: Phosgenite crystal with excellent transparency, color and luster, and with well defined prism and terminal faces. Some upper faces show totally natural corroded structures, but the crystal is totally undamaged. The specimen is from the James Catmur collection and we’ll send the label to the buyer. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1997) Specimen size: 5.6 × 3.5 × 3 cm = 2.2” × 1.4” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.4 cm = 0.9” × 0.6” Fluorescent short UV	Front Side Top

Wulfenite
	M66YG4: We note the intense yellow color and the luster typical of this locality. Crystals are scattered over a matrix of Dolomite and, even considering their fragility, they are free of damage. Sidi Amer, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1997) Specimen size: 13.5 × 8 × 3.3 cm = 5.3” × 3.1” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 1.5 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

	Vanadinite (arsenical) with Mottramite
N50E: Not sufficiently rich in Arsenic to be Endlichite, not sufficiently poor in Arsenic to be plain Vanadinite this unusual Vanadinite-As is frequently confused with Pyromorphite. The most interesting feature of this specimen is the black crystals associated with it: it is Mottramite, a not so common mineral. Touissit, Oujda  Morocco Specimen size: 6.5 × 4.5 cm = 2.6” × 1.8”

Vanadinite (arsenical)
	FP86C6: Huge crystal size on this arsenical Vanadinite (more Arsenic than in normal Vanadinite but not enough Arsenic to make it Endlichite). Its color is clearer and more esthetic than the usual material. The crystals show well their morphology. Minor black Mottramite on the bottom of the crystals too. Touissit, Oujda  Morocco Specimen size: 8.2 × 4.5 × 4.3 cm = 3.2” × 1.8” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 2.7 × 1.7 cm = 1.1” × 0.7” Former Oliete collection. Number 210, bought in 1982

	Smithsonite
A26APE6: Globular Smithsonite that shows a deep color. Normally the ones from Touissit are not as good as those from Tsumeb, but this particular one is not that far off. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (03/96) Specimen size: 9.5 × 8.7 × 5 cm = 3.7” × 3.4” × 2.0”

Mimetite
	EC6F5: Very unusual for Touissit, this Mimetite (we have analyzed it) has formed small sharp, green crystals that have created semi-spherical groups across almost the whole specimen. Where one can see the matrix it is dark, which gives the specimen a mottled appearance. We will send the purchaser a copy of the analysis. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1998) Specimen size: 8.5 × 5.5 × 4 cm = 3.3” × 2.2” × 1.6” Minor fluorescence long & short UV

	Aragonite (Tarnowitzite)
N8PH5: Its prismatic crystals have a perfect crystallization, but we call attention on its degree of transparency, very uncommon, on this plumbian variety of Aragonite. It’s also interesting to enhance the contrast with Limonite matrix with little acicular crystals of Malachite. We’ll send a copy of the analysis with the sample. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1998) Specimen size: 2.9 × 3.1 × 2.4 cm = 1.1” × 1.2” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2 × 0.9 cm = 0.8” × 0.4” Fluorescent long & short UV

Barite
	M96LH5: It is really a rare local specimen. Being a common species, Barite is very rare in Touissit. It is a complex growth apparently forming a single crystal with smoothly curved faces and edges and slightly pinkish color. The group esthetically stands on a rocky matrix. Touissit, Oujda  Morocco Specimen size: 10.3 × 9.5 × 5.8 cm = 4.1” × 3.7” × 2.3” Main crystal size: 10.3 × 6 cm = 4.1” × 2.4” Intense fluorescence short UV & fluorescent long UV

Mibladen Vanadinite

A lot of locals are digging in different areas around Mibladen trying to find fine Vanadinite specimens. Curiously the prices for the nicest specimens are actually higher than the prices were in the past. The reason for this could be that, even though many people are working there, not that many really good specimens have been found. Keeping an eye on the worldwide market situation we recommend these nice Vanadinite specimens for their quality, color or unusual crystal form.

	Vanadinite
EM62E6: What color! A very lively red that contrasts well with the white barite matrix. The Vanadinite crystals are undamaged on all their faces, and, because they are aerial, very visible. Aderhoual, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (2001) Specimen size: 2.5 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm = 1.0” × 0.9” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1 cm = 0.6” × 0.4”

Vanadinite on Barite
	EP26E7: The Barite is very white, the Vanadinite is very red, the crystals are very aerial, it is a large specimen, and it is perfect. So lots to think about in this one. Aderhoual, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (03/2002) Specimen size: 13.5 × 10.5 × 3 cm = 5.3” × 4.1” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.8 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”

	Vanadinite
MC94D6: One of the best Vanadinites in terms of color/brilliance that I have ever seen. There is also the size of the specimen, the perfection of the crystals and their excellent very aerial position on the matrix, which make this a very high quality and definitive specimen. Aderhoual, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (2000) Specimen size: 11.5 × 8 × 2.5 cm = 4.5” × 3.1” × 1.0” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Vanadinite
Front Side	E97DB5: Large crystal size in this powerful Vanadinite on matrix. ACF shaft, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (1997) Specimen size: 6.2 × 4.5 cm = 2.4” × 1.8”

	Vanadinite on Barite
E64CB3: More orange color than usual. Nice contrast with the white Barite matrix. ACF shaft, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (2001) Specimen size: 5.2 × 5.4 cm = 2.0” × 2.1”

Coud'a Vanadinite

One of the exciting novelties at Tucson 2002 was the new find of Vanadinite from a new shaft in the Mibladen area. The name of this shaft is "Coud'a". Hard to translate from Arabian to English, it is pronounced "Coudia". In this new shaft people found some very large Vanadinite crystals. This in its self is not a real novelty because recently all sorts of crystal sizes have been found. The novelty is that their form is much more complex than the other Vanadinites and also their luster and color much better than usual. The crystals are near to being floaters with just a small point on each crystal where they were attached to the matrix. As a result of their size and very limited attachment no matrix specimens are available - they are too big and too heavy to resist any kind of extraction.

When Vanadinite crystals are huge they are usually either dull, poorly color or have four or five figures price. These ones look great and the balance quality / price is extremely affordable in our opinion. We tried to get the most competitive specimens, especially given all the possible concerns that you might have about this kind of material, as the area is being thoroughly searched so anything could happen for good or bad.

Well, this is our offer of these lovely specimens that I really like a lot! You will observe that some specimens are photographed twice - from its front and from its rear or corner so as to show its complex crystallography.

Vanadinite
Front Side	TG60F9: Initially one might think this is a single crystal, but really is a group of crystals sharing the upper face. While this face shows the vivid red color typical of Vanadinite from Morocco, the lateral view (corresponding to the prism faces) reveals a range of tones from intense orange to the most spectacular red. Coud'a, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (10/2001) Specimen size: 3 × 2.5 × 1.7 cm = 1.2” × 1.0” × 0.7”

	Vanadinite
TR61E2: An undamaged floater of nice color. A good example of the rare beauty of the Vanadinites from Coud'a. Coud'a, Mibladen, Midelt  Morocco (10/01) Specimen size: 3.4 × 2.1 × 1.5 cm = 1.3” × 0.8” × 0.6”	Front Side

Acanthite

A discovery in 2004 in Imiter, a locality well-known for samples of Silver and Proustite, brought to light some specimens of Acanthite especially important for the size and shape of its crystals, in this case pseudo-octahedral, and not pseudo-cubic, as is usual.

Acanthite
	MP86J5: Good miniature. Group of two octahedral crystals, very well defined and of a considerable size for the species. Imiter, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (09/2005) Specimen size: 2.4 × 2.2 × 1.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.9” × 0.7” Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.5 cm = 0.8” × 0.6”

	Acanthite
MK56G5: A very aerial specimen, partially arborescent with crystals that are well developed. The luster of the crystals is more intense than usual. Imiter, Anti-Atlas  Morocco (09/2005) Specimen size: 3.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 cm = 1.3” × 0.7” × 0.4” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.4 cm = 0.4” × 0.2”

Copper with Cuprite
Front Rear	EH6J8: Although they were previously known, we can consider those specimens a novelty. The group is arborescent and coated by secondary copper species (mainly Malachite) and crystals of Cuprite which are small deformed octahedrons. Oumjrane Mine, Alnif, Er Rachidia  Morocco (02/2007) Specimen size: 7.8 × 6.7 × 3.3 cm = 3.1” × 2.6” × 1.3” Cuprite's areas fluorescent long & short UV

	Copper with Malachite and Cuprite
EB13J8: Although they were previously known, we can consider those specimens a novelty. The group is arborescent and coated by secondary copper species (mainly Malachite) and crystals of Cuprite which are small deformed octahedrons. Oumjrane Mine, Alnif, Er Rachidia  Morocco (02/2007) Specimen size: 11.3 × 10.5 × 5.7 cm = 4.4” × 4.1” × 2.2” Cuprite's areas fluorescent long & short UV	Front Rear

Cuprite
	M57AI7: Cuprite can be considered as a very rare species at Touissit. On the sample it is in small, very bright and reddish crystals on matrix. Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1997) Specimen size: 7.5 × 7 × 4.3 cm = 3.0” × 2.8” × 1.7”

	Azurite with Quartz
TE12N0: A novelty for Tucson 2009. From a new Moroccan locality, not yet well determined. Azurite forms groups of small crystals, almost globular, on a Quartz matrix that has a curious coating that, analyzed, is a melange of clay, chalky powder and some kind of submicrocrystalline copper phosphate. This specimen was photographed for the ‘what’s new at Tucson 2009’ section of the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ and appears on page 7 of number 3/2009. Tafraout, Azilal, Beni Mellal  Morocco (10/2008) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4.2 × 3 cm = 1.9” × 1.7” × 1.2” Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.1 cm = 0.1” × 0.0”

Azurite
	TJ27N0: A novelty for Tucson 2009. From a new Moroccan locality, not yet well determined. Azurite, on Quartz matrix, forms flattened crystals with parallel growths and multiple terminations. The luster and the color are very good. Tafraout, Azilal, Beni Mellal  Morocco (10/2008) Specimen size: 9.6 × 8 × 3.5 cm = 3.8” × 3.1” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.2” × 0.2”

Touissit Azurite

	Azurite with Malachite
JT66G8: The piece is very rich with prismatic crystals, very bright and sharp, of Azurite. In the central zone of the sample there is a globular growth of Malachite. The intense color of both minerals has a strong contrast with the clear-yellow matrix of Limonite. Proceeding from an accredited collection, we will send the label to the buyer of the piece. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (±1992) Specimen size: 9.4 × 6 × 6.5 cm = 3.7” × 2.4” × 2.6” Main crystal size: 1 × 0.7 cm = 0.4” × 0.3”	Front Rear

Azurite on Dolomite
	EZ92: Just in time before the closing of Touissit mines, we managed to obtain this superb Azurite specimen. Crystals standing free on their white Dolomite matrix. The sharp crystal form, luster, color and perfection make this specimen one of the best of this size for this mine. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (05/2002) Specimen size: 4.7 × 4 × 2.8 cm = 1.9” × 1.6” × 1.1”

	Azurite
JA10F3: A prismatic crystal that just looks like the typical ones from Touissit, but a more detailed check shows the unusual richness of the termination, with lots of faces. Definition, brilliance, and color are the outstanding features of this sample. Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1993) Specimen size: 5.5 × 2 × 1.4 cm = 2.2” × 0.8” × 0.6”	Front Top

Azurite with Smithsonite
Front Top	NB74H3: Magnificent crystal of very sharp and bright faces and edges and deep blue color, with clearer transparent reflections. It is important to note the uncommon presence of paragenetic globular Smithsonite on the matrix. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (02/1995) Specimen size: 7.5 × 7.2 × 4.3 cm = 3.0” × 2.8” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 2.6 × 1.2 cm = 1.0” × 0.5”

	Azurite with Bindheimite and Calcite
KK66M5: Groups of doubly terminated crystals of Azurite with Calcite on a Limonite matrix, rich with small crystals of Bindheimite and small growths of Malachite. Bindheimite is known but scarcely cited at this locality, probably due to its similarity with the clays that cover much of the specimens from Touissit. The specimen is from the James Catmur collection, whose label will be sent to the buyer. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (±1992) Specimen size: 5.9 × 5.6 × 6.8 cm = 2.3” × 2.2” × 2.7”

Kerrouchen Azurite

Doubly terminated Azurite
Front Rear	TG46G2: Excellent parallel growth of numerous crystals, prismatic and doubly terminated. Another crystal perfectly terminated and in a totally eccentric position, stands on of the group. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2004) Specimen size: 5 × 3.2 × 1.3 cm = 2.0” × 1.3” × 0.5”

	Azurite
NA26F3: A complex group of prismatic crystals, typical of this locality, that is notable for the aerial form on the matrix, which gives it balance and the esthetics that make it interesting. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 4.5 × 4.1 × 2.3 cm = 1.8” × 1.6” × 0.9”

Azurite
Front Top	TH26G0: Magnificent doubly-terminated crystal with some minor parallel growth, on matrix. The definition of the faces is extraordinary. The specimen is from an important find made at the end of 2004. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2004) Specimen size: 2.8 × 2.5 × 2.2 cm = 1.1” × 1.0” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 1.9 cm = 0.9” × 0.7”

	Azurite
NB56M5: Parallel and floating growth, on matrix, of doubly terminated crystals with very well defined faces and edges and with excellent color and luster. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 3.2 × 2.7 × 1.8 cm = 1.3” × 1.1” × 0.7”	Front Rear

Azurite
	NL76L7: Azurite specimen with sharp and very bright faces and edges with parallel growths. The transparency and deep blue color are visible under an intense light. The crystal has grown into a matrix vug that protects it. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 5.2 × 4.4 × 4.2 cm = 2.0” × 1.7” × 1.7” Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm = 0.6” × 0.5”

	Azurite
ND47L7: A thick group of sword-shaped Azurite crystals. With good luster and with a deep blue color visible under an intense light. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 10.3 × 7 × 6.2 cm = 4.1” × 2.8” × 2.4” Main crystal size: 1.8 × 0.3 cm = 0.7” × 0.1”

Azurite with Malachite
	NA17L7: Azurite specimen with sharp and very bright faces and edges. The transparency and deep blue color are visible under an intense light. Crystals are very aerial and in a very esthetic shape on a matrix with small globular Malachite crystals. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 7.2 × 6.8 × 5.6 cm = 2.8” × 2.7” × 2.2”

Oumjrane Azurite

	Azurite
N1AX: Azurite on Quartz. Nice contrast! Oumjrane Mine, Alnif, Er Rachidia  Morocco (1995) Specimen size: 4 × 3 cm = 1.6” × 1.2”

Azurite with Malachite
	CT97G2: The habit is very unusual. The absence of the main prism suggests the apparent form of a dipyramid or an octahedron. The contrast between the vivid blue of the Azurite and the green of botryoidal Malachite is superb. Crystal size is considerable. This is one of the few pieces found with this crystallographic habitus at the locality. Oumjrane Mine, Alnif, Er Rachidia  Morocco (02/2005) Specimen size: 7 × 6.5 × 3.7 cm = 2.8” × 2.6” × 1.5” Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.9 cm = 0.5” × 0.4”

Malachite

	Malachite after Azurite
E8VI7: Malachite has replaced completely the prismatic crystals of the original Azurite, while perfectly preserving their esthetic shape, on a matrix of Limonite. Puit IX, Touissit, Oujda  Morocco (1997) Specimen size: 3.9 × 2 × 2.3 × cm = 1.5” × 0.8” × 0.9” Main crystal size: 1.1 × 1 cm = 0.4” × 0.4”

Malachite
	NT46L7: Malachite radial groups formed by very thin acicular crystals, which show a very clear banded color zoning. On matrix. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 4.9 × 2.5 × 2 cm = 1.9” × 1.0” × 0.8”

	Malachite
NZ46L7: Radial and very thick Malachite groups formed by very thin acicular crystals, with a small matrix in the back. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 5 × 2.8 × 2.5 cm = 2.0” × 1.1” × 1.0”

Malachite
	NQ16N4: Esthetic and fine fan growths of acicular crystals with color zoning and a very well marked velvet luster, on matrix. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.9 × 3.2 cm = 1.7” × 1.5” × 1.3”

	Malachite
NL46M5: Fan-shaped growth of crystals between fibrous and acicular, on matrix. Curving of the crystals produces changes in luster and color conferring a velvet aspect to the piece. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.5 × 4.7 cm = 2.2” × 1.8” × 1.9” Main crystal size: 2.4 × 1.7 cm = 0.9” × 0.7”

Malachite after Azurite
	ND36L7: Group of divergent sword-shaped Malachite crystals pseudomorphic after Azurite. With some small Azurite crystals as a matrix. Very esthetic. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 4.4 ×3.5 × 3.4 cm = 1.7” × 1.4” × 1.3” Main crystal size: 2.2 × 0.8 cm = 0.9” × 0.3”

	Malachite after Azurite
NQ46L7: Thick Malachite crystal with multiple terminations and on matrix. A primary Azurite crystal has been totally replaced by Malachite. The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Rivista Mineralogica Italiana’ on page 191 in number 2008/3. Kerrouchen, Khénifra  Morocco (2007) Specimen size: 4.3 × 4.2 × 3.6 cm = 1.7” × 1.7” × 1.4” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 1.7 cm = 1.0” × 0.7”

Malachite after Azurite
	E1EA0: Malachite pseudomorph after Azurite. Tadamout, Midelt  Morocco (1999) Specimen size: 2.2 × 2 cm = 0.9” × 0.8”

Linarite and Borchantite

A Moroccan novelty was the recent find of nice Linarite. This species is not normally found in this country and, although the crystal form is not as good as the better ones from USA, the intensity of its color and the richness makes these specimens very good.

	Linarite
MX62E8: The prismatic, flat crystals with good color and brilliance are not that well defined, as is often the case with this species, which takes advantage of cracks when forming away from other copper minerals. The whole sample is improved by the concretion of micro-crystals of prismatic Brochantite near the bottom of the specimen. Goulmina, Er Rachidia  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 10.5 × 8 × 4 cm = 4.1” × 3.1” × 1.6” Main crystal size: 2.5 × 0.2 cm = 1.0” × 0.1”

Linarite with Brochantite
	MA36F2: This sample, which is an intense sea blue, is very rich in flattened crystals, as is so typical of the species. Near the edges the blue of the Linarite mixes with the green of acicular crystals of Brochantite. Goulmina, Er Rachidia  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 13 × 13 × 3.5 cm = 5.1” × 5.1” × 1.4”

	Linarite with Brochantite
EF11H2: Predominating Brochantite fills the specimen of green color and embellishes the upper part with beautiful radially divergent groups of acicular crystals. Goulmina, Er Rachidia  Morocco (2003) Specimen size: 7.3 × 4.3 × 2.3 cm = 2.9” × 1.7” × 0.9”

Chalcostibite

Chalcostibite
	MB13: Small and nice single crystal, very sharp and well terminated at its top with the typical intense blue color of this find. Rar el Anz, Casablanca  Morocco (09/2002) Specimen size: 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.6” × 0.6” × 0.2”

	Chalcostibite
MJ62C6: One of the more mineralogical recent finds from Morocco were the new Chalcostibites. The intense blue color is due to the Azurite covering / pseudomorphosing the Chalcostibite. This particular specimen perched on its matrix, shows its top termination complete as well as its other terminations. Rar el Anz, Casablanca  Morocco (09/2002) Specimen size: 3.5 × 3 × 2.2 cm = 1.4” × 1.2” × 0.9”