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Azurite crystal aggregate from Touissit, Morocco, 140 g.

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Azurite – Touissit, Morocco

Weight: 140 g

Impressive specimen of azurite from the legendary Touissit mining district, one of the classic localities most appreciated in world mineralogy.

The piece presents a sculptural arrangement of well-defined crystals, with intact natural faces and intense vitreous luster. The deep blue, almost black in shadow and electrifying blue under light, creates a highly vivid play of reflections, revealing transparency at the edges and mirrored surfaces.

The natural association with emerald-green malachite partially coats the matrix, creating an extraordinary and highly sought-after chromatic contrast — the signature hallmark of the finest specimens from this locality.

Three-dimensional, balanced and expressive, it is a piece that “fills” the display case: it changes character with angle and lighting, continually revealing new brilliances and volumes.

An authentic Moroccan classic — simultaneously aesthetic, collectible and with strong visual presence.

Azurite – Touissit, Morocco

Weight: 140 g

Impressive specimen of azurite from the legendary Touissit mining district, one of the classic localities most appreciated in world mineralogy.

The piece presents a sculptural arrangement of well-defined crystals, with intact natural faces and intense vitreous luster. The deep blue, almost black in shadow and electrifying blue under light, creates a highly vivid play of reflections, revealing transparency at the edges and mirrored surfaces.

The natural association with emerald-green malachite partially coats the matrix, creating an extraordinary and highly sought-after chromatic contrast — the signature hallmark of the finest specimens from this locality.

Three-dimensional, balanced and expressive, it is a piece that “fills” the display case: it changes character with angle and lighting, continually revealing new brilliances and volumes.

An authentic Moroccan classic — simultaneously aesthetic, collectible and with strong visual presence.

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Azurite
Mineral Form
Crystal cluster
Weight
140 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Touissit
Country of Origin
Morocco
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