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Anglesite from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

 
Anglesite from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

Anglesite from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

Anglesite from Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 75104
Mineral:Anglesite
Locality:Touissit Mine, 21 km SSE of Oujda, Jerada Province, Oriental, Morocco
Description:Large lustrous translucent orange-yellow anglesite crystals with remnants of matrix on the rear where the anglesite was attached. The unusual color of the anglesite crystals is probably caused by surface alteration to minium. Two corners are chipped. Ex. Lloyd Tate collection, acquired ca. 1999
Overall Size:36x28x19 mm
Crystals:3-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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