EG16AD7: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux- Mines 2016. Very aerial arborescent growth, on a Calcite matrix, of “fresh” and bright crystals with their faces slightly deformed but well defined. No similar samples are known from this mine.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 751 in the volume 47, number 6 (November-December 2016)
Tamdrost Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (01-02/2016)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 5.9 × 2.8 cm = 2.83” × 2.32” × 1.10”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.5 cm = 0.24” × 0.20”

EM92AF0: Growths of unusually sharp and well defined Silver crystals that are bright and on matrix, with Calcite and Löllingite. Although we haven’t our own analysis there is a general consensus that these from Tamdrost are really cubic Silver and not pseudomorphs or epitaxial overgrowths.
The specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Paragénesis’, number 01/2017, page 68, the magazine ‘Mineralogical Record’ on page 448 in the volume 48, number 3, and in the book "Minéraux - Le Guide des Passionnés" (page 51)
Tamdrost Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2016)

Specimen size: 8 × 5.9× 3.3 cm = 3.15” × 2.32” × 1.30”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.3 cm = 0.12” × 0.12”

EF56AD7: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux- Mines 2016. Very aerial arborescent growth, on a rocky matrix with Calcite, of bright crystals with their faces slightly deformed but well defined. No similar samples are known from this mine.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a new discovery in the magazine ‘Mineral Up’ on page 57 of the 2016/02 edition
Tamdrost Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (01-02/2016)

Specimen size: 10.7 × 5.5 × 2.7 cm = 4.21” × 2.17” × 1.06”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.4 cm = 0.20” × 0.16”

EE57K4: Crystals of very well sharp faces and edges with good color and luster that occupy a vug in the matrix.
Tamdrost Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2003)

Specimen size: 5.5 × 4.6 × 3.4 cm = 2.17” × 1.81” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.2 cm = 0.20” × 0.08”

MF13AM7: Group of cubo-octahedral Skutterudite crystals with very well defined and brilliant faces and edges. A Moroccan classic that we will send in its original Perky box from the Robert J. (Bob) Noble collection, which also contains the label, indicating that it was in the Sullivan collection.
Tamdrost Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 1.9 × 1.8 × 1.3 cm = 0.75” × 0.71” × 0.51”

Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.12” × 0.08”

TAR16AO3: Radial group of sharp Erythrite crystals, translucent, with very bright luster and an intense mauve color.
We will send the specimen to the buyer in its original Perky box from the Robert J. (Bob) Noble collection, which also contains the label, stating that it was previously in the Sullivan collection.
Bou Azzer East, Vein 7, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 1.8 × 1.6 × 1.6 cm = 0.71” × 0.63” × 0.63”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.3 cm = 0.20” × 0.12”

EF27V0: Aggregate of very sharp crystals of Erythrite, some of them doubly terminated, partially coated by Quartz and with small very well defined crystals of Skutterudite in the back side.
Agoudal Centre Quarry, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (04-05/2010)

Specimen size: 4.3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm = 1.69” × 0.94” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 1.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.59” × 0.20”

EX47T3: Centered growth, very aerial and on matrix, of very well defined elongated crystals with uncommon terminations that are more rounded than usual. Translucent, very bright and with an excellent deep color.
The specimen has been published in the Chinese magazine ‘Mineral Lover’ on page 7 in the volume 9/2011
Agoudal Centre Quarry, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (04-05/2010)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 4.5 × 2.8 cm = 1.89” × 1.77” × 1.10”

Main crystal size: 2 × 0.6 cm = 0.79” × 0.24”

TT14AM8: Isolated crystals and fan-shaped growths of Erythrite crystals on matrix. They are very sharp, have well-defined faces and edges and are of good size, translucent, with bright luster and an intense color, contrasting with the small, lighter colored Calcite coatings.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 5.3 × 3.6 × 1.9 cm = 2.09” × 1.42” × 0.75”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.2 cm = 0.28” × 0.08”

VM68AG9: Divergent groups, on matrix, of very sharp Erythrite crystals with very well defined faces and edges, a good length, bright and with a very intense color.
The sample is from the Jordi Vilallonga collection.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (06/2000)

Specimen size: 5.4 × 4.7 × 3.3 cm = 2.13” × 1.85” × 1.30”

Main crystal size: 1.3 × 0.4 cm = 0.51” × 0.16”

EN83: Brilliant crystals in a Quartz pocket.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (06/2000)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 7 cm = 2.83” × 2.76”

M87BC7: Jordi really likes it when a nice specimen also has a rare mineral on it. Well some of this 'infirmity' has rubbed off on me so I am also affected by the same thrill. So, in this one I can see the beauty of the large crystals of Erythrite which are long but covered with a rare mineral: Barium-pharmacosiderite. As we have done an analysis of this we can send you a copy. In fact we are also letting you know about something most people are unaware of - the presence of this mineral from Bou-Azzer. Which is something else we like to do!

Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2000)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 4 × 3.5 cm = 2.95” × 1.57” × 1.38”

Main crystal size: 2.5 × 0.5 cm = 0.98” × 0.20”

CK26AB3: A vug, on a rock matrix, upholstered by very bright and fine fibrous crystals with a very vivid hot-pink color. This habit is well known at Bou Azzer but is not too frequent.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (02/2005)

Specimen size: 7.6 × 4.6 × 3.6 cm = 2.99” × 1.81” × 1.42”

ET89Q7: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2010. From a small vein in the Agoudal area different from the classic veins of Bou Azzer. The crystals, on matrix, form parallel groups larger and thicker than usually seen in this species, with an excellent definition of faces and edges and exceptional depth of color and intensity of luster.
Agoudal Centre Quarry, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (04-05/2010)

Specimen size: 7.7 × 5.8 × 6.6 cm = 3.03” × 2.28” × 2.60”

Main crystal size: 2.2 × 0.4 cm = 0.87” × 0.16”

TC180VM: Group of very sharp Erythrite crystals, with great luster and an intense and uniform color, on matrix. A Moroccan classic of excellent quality that has passed through three great collections.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 8.3 × 6.4 × 5.8 cm = 3.27” × 2.52” × 2.28”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1 cm = 0.83” × 0.39”

EQ69Q7: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2010. From a small vein in the Agoudal area different from the classic veins of Bou Azzer. The crystals, on matrix, form parallel groups, large for the species, with an excellent definition of faces and edges and exceptional depth of color and intensity of luster. Some of the smaller groups are partially coated by Bariopharmacosiderite which has been analysed. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Agoudal Centre Quarry, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (04-05/2010)

Specimen size: 11 × 8 × 6.7 cm = 4.33” × 3.15” × 2.64”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 0.8 cm = 0.63” × 0.31”

EV51Q7: A novelty at Ste. Marie 2010. From a small vein in the Agoudal area different from the classic veins of Bou Azzer. The crystals, on matrix, form parallel groups, much larger than usually seen in this species, with an excellent definition of faces and edges and exceptional depth of color and intensity of luster. On Quartz crystals partially coated by, probably, Heterogenite (not analyzed).
Agoudal Centre Quarry, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (04-05/2010)

Specimen size: 12.3 × 9.3 × 4.7 cm = 4.84” × 3.66” × 1.85”

Main crystal size: 7 cm = 2.76”

EL14T4: Botryoidal growths on matrix of small crystals. They have a very intense color, between orange and yellow.
Oumlil Mine, Oumlil, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 4.3 × 3.9 × 3 cm = 1.69” × 1.54” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 0.1 × 0.1 cm = 0.04” × 0.04”

MT96AK8: Individual filamentous growths of Gold implanted on a matrix with cubo-octahedral Skutterudite crystals.
The specimen's photo has been reviewed and published in the magazine ‘Rocks & Minerals’ on page 219 in the volume 96, number 3, May/Jun 2021
Taghouni, Bou Azzer mining district, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (±2015)

Specimen size: 1.7 × 1.6 × 1 cm = 0.67” × 0.63” × 0.39”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm = 0.20” × 0.04”

EB6AF4: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux-Mines 2017. Arborescent growths of small native Gold crystals on a Quartz matrix with an indeterminate dark gray metallic mineral. These native Golds from Bou Azzer were noted a long time ago so this recent rediscovery must be considered as a novelty; at the same time a curiosity and a rarity. We analyzed these Golds to confirm the presence of Silver and, effectively, they are 26.1 % Ag with a 0.8 % As. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Taghouni, Bou Azzer mining district, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017)

Specimen size: 3 × 2.2 × 1.5 cm = 1.18” × 0.87” × 0.59”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm = 0.20” × 0.04”

EC6AF4: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux-Mines 2017. Strongly elongated and doubly terminated native Gold in hooked growths. They are on matrix, with radial and felted aggregates of acicular Erythrite crystals. These native Golds from Bou Azzer were noted a long time ago so this recent rediscovery must be considered as a novelty; at the same time a curiosity and a rarity. We analyzed these Golds to confirm the presence of Silver and, effectively, they are 26.1 % Ag with a 0.8 % As. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
This specimen has been photographed and published as a novelty at the 2017 Ste. Marie Show in the magazine "Lapis" number 07-08/2017, page 71 and the magazine ‘Mineralien Welt’ on page 20 of number 1/2018
Taghouni, Bou Azzer mining district, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017)

Specimen size: 3.4 × 3.4 × 2.9 cm = 1.34” × 1.34” × 1.14”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.1 cm = 0.28” × 0.04”

ED26AF4: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux-Mines 2017. Strongly elongated and doubly terminated native Golf hooked growths. They are on matrix, with radial and felted aggregates of acicular Erythrite crystals. These native Golds from Bou Azzer were noted a long time ago so this recent rediscovery must be considered as a novelty; at the same time a curiosity and a rarity. We analyzed these Golds to confirm the presence of Silver and, effectively, they are 26.1 % Ag with a 0.8 % As. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Taghouni, Bou Azzer mining district, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017)

Specimen size: 5.1 × 3.2 × 2.4 cm = 2.01” × 1.26” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.1 cm = 0.24” × 0.04”

EE14AF4: A novelty at Sainte Marie-aux-Mines 2017. Strongly elongated and doubly terminated native Gold in hooked growths. They are on matrix with radial and felted aggregates of acicular Erythrite crystals. These native Golds from Bou Azzer were noted a long time ago so this recent rediscovery must be considered as a novelty; at the same time a curiosity and a rarity. We analyzed these Golds to confirm the presence of Silver and, effectively, they are 26.1 % Ag with a 0.8 % As. We’ll send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
The specimen has been reviewed, photographed and published as a novelty from Ste. Marie 2017 in the Russian magazine ‘Mineral Observer’ on page 69 in the volume 23, number 1
Taghouni, Bou Azzer mining district, Amerzgane, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017)

Specimen size: 6 × 3.3 × 2 cm = 2.36” × 1.30” × 0.79”

Main crystal size: 0.5 × 0.1 cm = 0.20” × 0.04”

EB89AH7: For a few months good Golds related by Malachite and other species such as Chrysocolla and Covellite were found in the Bleida Far West mine that began work in 2005 but of which there were no was known specimens of Gold with this quality. As you can see they are very aesthetics and different from what was known so far.
Bleida Far West Mine, Tinzouline, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017-2018)

Specimen size: 3.5 × 2.2 × 2.4 cm = 1.38” × 0.87” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.5 cm = 0.28” × 0.20”

EC71AJ1: Aerial arborescent growth of native Gold microcrystals on Quartz crystals and with Malachite and Chrysocolla intergrowths.
Bleida Far West Mine, Tinzouline, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017-2018)

Specimen size: 3.6 × 2.2 × 1.8 cm = 1.42” × 0.87” × 0.71”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.47” × 0.08”

EC30AH7: For a few months good Golds related by Malachite and other species such as Chrysocolla and Covellite were found in the Bleida Far West mine that began work in 2005 but of which there were no was known specimens of Gold with this quality. As you can see they are very aesthetics and different from what was known so far.
Bleida Far West Mine, Tinzouline, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017-2018)

Specimen size: 4.6 × 3.1 × 3.3 cm = 1.81” × 1.22” × 1.30”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.6 cm = 0.39” × 0.24”

EA11AH7: For a few months good Golds related by Malachite and other species such as Chrysocolla and Covellite were found in the Bleida Far West mine that began work in 2005 but of which there were no was known specimens of Gold with this quality. As you can see they are very aesthetics and different from what was known so far.
Bleida Far West Mine, Tinzouline, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2017-2018)

Specimen size: 4.8 × 3.4 × 3 cm = 1.89” × 1.34” × 1.18”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.2 cm = 0.43” × 0.08”

TR9K9: Group of crystals formed by two rhombohedrons with evident scalenohedron “phantom” growth inside. The “phantom” is reddish due to a covering layer of Hematite.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2006)

Specimen size: 7 × 5.6 × 3.4 cm = 2.76” × 2.20” × 1.34”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.2 cm = 0.63” × 0.47”

TA14K4: Group of yellowish crystals formed by two rhombohedrons, a steep one and a shallow one, with a red scalenohedral phantom growth due to a Hematite film that covers them.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2006)

Specimen size: 9.7 × 9 × 4 cm = 3.82” × 3.54” × 1.57”

Main crystal size: 2.1 × 1.1 cm = 0.83” × 0.43”

TQ56AB9: Druse on matrix of Calcite crystals formed by the prism and a flattened terminal rhombohedron, each crystal having a scalenohedral phantom growth delimited by vivid red Hematite inclusions and with a small group of white Dolomite crystals.
Bou Azzer mining district, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (10/2006)

Specimen size: 17.5 × 14 × 5.3 cm = 6.89” × 5.51” × 2.09”

Main crystal size: 1.6 × 1.3 cm = 0.63” × 0.51”

TPQ74CD3: Radiating groups of Erythrite crystals forming a very aesthetic complete rosette, with intense and deep color in clear contrast with the light-colored matrix partially covered by Quartz crystals.
A very unique specimen, difficult to achieve for its perfection, the quantity and quality of its crystals, which in this species are usually somewhat erratic.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 4.9 × 2.9 × 3.2 cm = 1.93” × 1.14” × 1.26”

Main crystal size: 2.6 × 1.7 cm = 1.02” × 0.67”

TT66AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and an extraordinarily intense color. On matrix, with Quartz.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 3.1 × 2.9 × 1.8 cm = 1.22” × 1.14” × 0.71”

Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.39” × 0.39”

TR27AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and an extraordinarily intense color. On matrix, with Quartz.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 3.1 × 1.4 × 1.1 cm = 1.22” × 0.55” × 0.43”

Main crystal size: 1 × 0.9 cm = 0.39” × 0.35”

TZ67AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and an extraordinarily intense color. On matrix, with Quartz.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 4.9 × 3.9 × 2.5 cm = 1.93” × 1.54” × 0.98”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.7 cm = 0.31” × 0.28”

TT8AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and on matrix, with Quartz.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 5.3 × 3.4 × 2.4 cm = 2.09”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.4 cm = 0.28”

TA67AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and an extraordinarily intense color. On matrix, with Quartz.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 7.2 × 4.3 × 4.7 cm = 2.83” × 1.69” × 1.85”

Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.39” × 0.39”

TV56AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and an extraordinarily intense color. On matrix, with Quartz.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 7.5 × 4 × 2.4 cm = 2.95” × 1.57” × 0.94”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.28” × 0.24”

TL47AN2: Rosette growths of flattened lenticular Calcite crystals (cobalt-bearing variety) translucent, with bright luster and an extraordinarily intense color. On matrix, with Quartz. The specimen comes from a discovery in 2021 in the Agoudal area.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 9.2 × 6 × 4.1 cm = 3.62” × 2.36” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 0.6 × 0.6 cm = 0.24” × 0.24”

EJP91AO9: Obtained at Ste. Marie 2022
Botryoidal growths of rhombohedral Calcite crystals with curvatures on their faces and edges, translucent and lustrous. On matrix and with excellent color, between pink and mauve (cobalt-bearing variety). Very characteristic of the finds that were made in this mine in the early 21st century.
Agoudal Centre Quarry, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (±2000)

Specimen size: 15.7 × 6.4 × 4.4 cm = 6.18” × 2.52” × 1.73”

Main crystal size: 0.7 × 0.6 cm = 0.28” × 0.24”

TEK26AN4: Groups on matrix of two very different generations of Picropharmacolite: the first is made up of groups of microcrystals that form spheres to which the presence of cobalt salts gives their intense red color, and the second are centered groups of acicular crystals with a very pale pink color, almost white.
The specimen, from a 2021 find in the Bou Azzer area, has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Bou Azzer Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 4 × 2.6 × 1.4 cm = 1.57” × 1.02” × 0.55”

TFM96AN4: Groups on matrix of two very different generations of Picropharmacolite: the first is made up of groups of microcrystals that form spheres to which the presence of cobalt salts gives their intense red color, and the second are centered groups of acicular crystals with a very pale pink color, almost white.
The specimen, from a 2021 find in the Bou Azzer area, has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Bou Azzer Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 7.7 × 4.9 × 5.2 cm = 3.03” × 1.93” × 2.05”

TYG47AO3: Groups, on matrix, in which two generations of Picropharmacolite with very different morphologies coexist: the first as groups of spheroidal microcrystals with an intense and vivid red color due to cobalt ions; while the second forms centered groups of acicular crystals of a very pale pink color, almost white. The specimen, from a 2021 find in the Bou Azzer area, has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Bou Azzer Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 10.4 × 5.9 × 2.6 cm = 4.09” × 2.32” × 1.02”

TXK47AN3: Matrix groups of two very different generations of Picropharmacolite. The first is made up of groups of microcrystals that form spheres that owe their intense red color to the presence of cobalt salts, and the second are centered groups of acicular crystals with a very pale pink color, almost white.
This specimen, from a 2021 find in the Bou Azzer area, has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 10.6 × 4.7 × 3.8 cm = 4.17” × 1.85” × 1.50”

TRL57AN3: Matrix groups of two very different generations of Picropharmacolite. The first is made up of groups of microcrystals that form spheres that owe their intense red color to the presence of cobalt salts, and the second are centered groups of acicular crystals with a very pale pink color, almost white.
This specimen, from a 2021 find in the Bou Azzer area, has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
Bou Azzer Mines, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 11 × 7 × 4.7 cm = 4.33” × 2.76” × 1.85”

TVC57AO3: Groups, on matrix, in which two generations of Picropharmacolite with very different morphologies coexist: the first as groups of spheroidal microcrystals with an intense and vivid red color due to cobalt ions; while the second forms centered groups of acicular crystals of a very pale pink color, almost white. The specimen, from a 2021 find in the Bou Azzer area, has been analyzed and we will send a copy of the analysis to the buyer.
The specimen has been photographed and published in the magazine ‘Paragénesis’, number 02/2021, page 101
Bou Azzer Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Ouarzazate Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2021)

Specimen size: 11.6 × 6 × 2 cm = 4.57” × 2.36” × 0.79”

TQ16L0: A group of scalenohedral crystals, very acute and very rich in accessory faces. Really good transparency, perfect brilliance and intense pink to mauve color.
Ightem Mine, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco

Specimen size: 3.5 × 3.4 × 2.3 cm = 1.38” × 1.34” × 0.91”

Main crystal size: 1.7 × 1 cm = 0.67” × 0.39”

TV96H7: Group of rhombohedral crystals with curved faces and edges. The luster is excellent but the mauve color is extraordinary, very deep and with beautiful shades and reflections.
Agoudal Mines, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (01/2006)

Specimen size: 3.8 × 3.5 × 1.6 cm = 1.50” × 1.38” × 0.63”

Main crystal size: 0.8 × 0.5 cm = 0.31” × 0.20”

EP47D3: Just as good as the photo suggests. Intense pink color, huge crystals and an agreeable form. Definitive!
Agoudal Mines, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2003)

Specimen size: 5 × 3.3 × 3.6 cm = 1.97” × 1.30” × 1.42”

Main crystal size: 1 × 1 cm = 0.39” × 0.39”

EA76AB7: Aggregate, on matrix, of rhombohedral crystals with curved faces and edges. The luster is excellent but the mauve color is extraordinary, very intense and with beautiful shades and reflections.
Oumlil Mine, Oumlil, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2013)

Specimen size: 10 × 6.2 × 4.3 cm = 3.94” × 2.44” × 1.69”

Main crystal size: 1.2 × 1.1 cm = 0.47” × 0.43”

EZ6Y2: A novelty at St. Marie 2013 (because of the scalenohedral crystals). Druse, on matrix, of very acute scalenohedral crystals with rhombohedral terminations. They are between transparent and translucent and have a color between deep pink and mauve, with a second generation of crystals with the same morphology, but with orange shades.
This specimen was published on the Mineralogical Record´s web page, in the ‘What’s New in the Mineral World?’ section, report #35, August 14, 2013 edition.
Agoudal Mines, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2013)

Specimen size: 7.8 × 7.5 × 5.2 cm = 3.07” × 2.95” × 2.05”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.4 cm = 0.43” × 0.16”

EA14T0: The sample shows two different generations of cobaltoan Calcite, one of them with crystals having a very short prism with rhombohedral terminations and stalagmitic growths, and a second in which the crystals are slightly clear very well defined rhombohedrons with polycrystalline growths on their faces. The color is very intense and the crystals have small black inclusions.
Agoudal Mines, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (05/2011)

Specimen size: 8.2 × 6.9 × 4.1 cm = 3.23” × 2.72” × 1.61”

Main crystal size: 1.4 × 1.3 cm = 0.55” × 0.51”

EB86Y2: A novelty at St. Marie 2013 (because of the scalenohedral crystals)
Aggregate on Quartz matrix of very acute scalenohedral crystals of Calcite with rhombohedral terminations. They range from transparent to translucent and have a color between deep pink and mauve, with a second generation of crystals of the same morphology but with orange shades.
Agoudal Mines, Tansifite, Agdz, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region  Morocco (2013)

Specimen size: 10.8 × 7.6 × 5.2 cm = 4.25” × 2.99” × 2.05”

Main crystal size: 1.1 × 0.4 cm = 0.43” × 0.16”