Gersdorffite

specimen number:
2341434

location:
Ait Ahmane, Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco

description:
The front side of this matrix is mostly covered with semi lustrous sharp metallic gray crystals of gersdorffite measuring to 1.0 cm in size. Richly crystallized and in great condition, a wonderful cabinet sized display piece for the species. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Jan Erik Larsen and dates to 2013.

Ait Ahmane, situated in the eastern sector of the Bou Azzer-El Graara inlier within the Anti-Atlas belt of Morocco, is a renowned mining locality with operations dating back to the mid-20th century. Geologically, the area is characterized by a Neoproterozoic ophiolitic sequence where serpentinized ultramafic rocks and quartz diorites are heavily faulted and hydrothermally altered. Mineralogically, the district is famous for its complex vein systems that yield cobalt arsenides, native silver, and nickel minerals, alongside striking associated specimens of cobaltian calcite and various secondary phases that attract mineral collectors globally.

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