Mauritania Minerals & Meteorites

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Mesosiderite meteorite

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Mauritania

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Ruby

Gold

Discovery zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
These nuggets originate from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country used to be reserved for a large industrial company only.

Guelb Ndour Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets 1.441 grams- 1.44 g

Discovery Zone.
23°17' North.
11°14' West.
These ruby (corundum) crystals originate from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km northeast of the town of Zouerate.

All photos were taken in natural daylight.
For some of them I placed the rubies on a light source, the

Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania

Ruby 115 carats of rough uncut ruby crystals, untreated- 23.13 g - (7)

Description.
Chondrite meteorite (H) of excellent quality (NWA XXX) XXL size, a special museum piece, unique, fusion crust intact.
Discovered in Mauritania in 2024, displaying notable aesthetic qualities and preservation.
This complete specimen weighs 1000 grams and stands out

Condrite meteorite NWA XXL - Impressive size- - 1000 g

Ruby 89 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals- 17.88 g - (3)

Ruby 103 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals- 20.72 g - (7)

This magnificent natural rough ruby from Mauritania is a rare gem, distinguished by its remarkable 32.00 carat weight, extraordinary color intensity, and superb transparency. A true geological treasure, it brings together the characteristics sought by natural ruby collectors of

RUBIES TOP QUALITY MAURITANIA - 32.00 carats - Height: 22 mm - Width: 13.5 mm- 6.4 g - (1)

Ruby 101 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals.- 20.23 g - (12)

Ain Ben Tili 007 — 65.9 g Diogenite 

Offered here is an attractive 65.9g individual stone of Ain Ben Tili 007, an achondritic meteorite classified as a diogenite and belonging to the HED meteorite 

A DIFFERENTIATED ASTEROID ROCK.
Diogenites are fundamentally different from

Tiris Zemmour region, Mauritania

Ain Ben Tili 007 Diogenite Achondrite - Height: 41 mm - Width: 37 mm - 65.9 g - (1)

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
These nuggets come from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area called Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country used to be reserved for large industrial companies.
But since

Gold Mauritanian Nuggets 1.290 grams- 1.29 g - (2)

Discover this magnificent 100% natural rough ruby of 23.34 carats, originating from Mauritania, remarkable for its intense raspberry red color, its beautiful translucency, and generous dimensions.
Under transmitted light, this crystal reveals spectacular red-pink nuances,

23.34 carats!! pigeon-blood rubies - top quality GÉANT - MAURITANIA - Height: 21.4 mm - Width: 15 mm- 4.66 g - (1)

This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, about a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was reserved for a large industrial company. But since 2016 individual prospecting has been allowed using metal

Gold Native gold nugget from Mauritania, 0.327 gram.- 0.33 g - (1)

Discovery zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
These nuggets come from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country had been reserved for a large industrial company.
But since

Gold Mauritania Nuggets 1.017 grams- 1.02 g - (2)

Fulgurites are glassy structures caused by the impact of a lightning bolt on sand. This impressive specimen features a tubular shape with a large internal channel that allows light to pass, as well as a wide opening that lets you appreciate the interior glazing. It has a grayish

Spectacular Fulgurita. Large internal canal. Lightning Strike. Sahara Desert Sand Gift. No reserve price!!! - Height: 75 mm - 9.12 g

Ruby 126 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals.- 25.2 g - (13)

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
This nugget comes from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometers from an area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country had been reserved for a large industrial company.
But since 2016

Gold , Mauritanian Nuggets 0.408 gram- 0.41 g - (1)

Ain Ben Tili 007        25°12'16.69"N, 09°06'35.40"W.
Tiris Zemmour, Mauritania.
Find: 2026 Feb.
 Classification: HED achondrite (Diogenite)

 History: The meteorite was found in February 2026 by Sahrawi meteorite hunters during a search in Mauritania and subsequently purchased

Diogenite. Ain Ben Tili 007. Achondrite HED, - 7.87 g - (1)

Discovery Zone.
23°33’ North.
08°06’ West.
These nuggets come from the desert region of Tiris Zemmour in northern Mauritania, more than a hundred kilometres from a area named Guelb Ndour.
Gold mining in this country was reserved to a large industrial company.
But since 2016

Gold Mauritanian nuggets 1.365 grams- 1.37 g

Ruby 80 carats of rough ruby crystals, untreated- 16 g - (4)

Ruby 90 carats of rough, untreated ruby crystals.- 17.98 g - (8)

In this lot we are auctioning a beautiful piece of meteorite of the mesosiderite type, recently classified under the name Mdeïné 001. Although it is a meteorite from the northwest of Africa, it has its own given name because the exact coordinates where it was found are known, in

Sahara, Mauritania

Sculptural MESOSIDERITE meteorite. MDEÏNÉ 001 (Mauritania, 2021). -Stony iron meteorite-. Without reserve price. - 76.1 g

Discover a magnificent 100% natural raw ruby, 22.78 carats, from Mauritania, selected for its sumptuous raspberry-red coloration, its bright luster, and its remarkable gemological character.

This gemstone reveals an intense red color with bright pinkish-red nuances, particularly

22.78 carats!! Pigeon-blood ruby - top quality GÉANT - MAURITANIA - Height: 18.6 mm - Width: 10.5 mm- 4.56 g - (1)

Ruby 115 carats of rough uncut ruby crystals, untreated- 18.24 g - (8)

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Lot as described and in photos. Well professionally packed and fast delivered. Thank you 😊👍

Thanks you for this purchase of this nice batch of rubies

prima contact en levering exact zoals omschreven. Verzending via la Poste is traag, maar dit staat los van de verkoper. 

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