Orthoclase with Quartz

specimen number:
2341087

location:
Imilchil, Midelt, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco

description:
Slightly smoky lustrous partly gemmy crystals of quartz to 3.2 cm in length across the top of a cluster of blocky semi lustrous white opaque orthoclase crystals. In good condition.

The rugged terrain of the High Atlas region features complex geological formations shaped by ancient tectonic collisions, rifting, and subsequent hydrothermal activity that created diverse mineral pockets. While the surrounding Draa-Tafilalet region has a rich history of large-scale industrial and artisanal mining for base metals, the high-altitude zones near Imilchil and Midelt have gained international renown among collectors for yielding exceptional alpine-type fissure specimens. Local prospectors and artisanal miners harvest these cavities for fine cabinet pieces, uncovering sharply crystallized silicates and accessory minerals including lustrous titanite and translucent green prehnite.

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