Quartz

specimen number:
2341424

location:
Ait aissa Ibrahim, Jbel Saghro, Ouarzazate, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco

description:
Purple lustrous gemmy crystals of quartz, this the variety known as amethyst, measuring to 2.5 cm in size coming nicely off matrix. This is in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Jan Erik Larsen.

Located within the rugged volcanic terrain of the Jbel Saghro massif in the Anti-Atlas region of Morocco, the Ait Aissa Ibrahim area features complex geological formations shaped by ancient magmatic activity and hydrothermal processes. The region's rocks consist largely of Paleoproterozoic and Neoproterozoic basement units intruded by later volcanic and granitic structures. Artisanal mining and mineral collecting in these remote mountainous areas target hydrothermal vein systems and pocket zones that host remarkable crystal specimens. Among these finds, the local amethyst is especially celebrated by collectors worldwide for its striking color zoning, often displaying sharp geometric patterns and deep purple hues that form within volcanic host rocks.

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