Sphalerite
specimen number:
8911227
location:
Ait Ahmane, Zagora, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
description: 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.
A superb loose grouping of lustrous black somewhat translucent twinned of sphalerite crystals without matrix. This is in excellent condition all around, there are no real points of attachment. The specimen comes with a previous label from the Alton collection.
Size: 3.2 x 2.1 x 2.1 cm (miniature)
Collection: Alton Collection
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