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Aragonite from Tazouta, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco

 
Aragonite from Tazouta, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco

Aragonite from Tazouta, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 55130
Mineral:Aragonite
Locality:Tazouta, Sefrou Province, Fès-Boulemane, Morocco
Description:Radiating cluster of lustrous translucent brown aragonite crystals. The brown color is due to limonite impurities in the aragonite. The crystals are pseudo-hexagonal form due to repeated cyclic twinning. These are frequently mislabeled as from Touissit. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu
Overall Size:6.5x6x4.2 cm
Crystals:3-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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