Fluorite – Tinejdad, Morocco

Fluorite is well known for its wide range of colors and crystal forms. In the case of samples from Tinejdad, it is a high-quality fluorite highly valued for its clarity, color, and crystal structure. A typical feature of fluorites from this locality is their cubic crystallization, sometimes accompanied by octahedral or modified shapes.

Tinejdad is located in the Errachidia Province, in a region known as the pre-Saharan belt of Morocco. This area is rich in hydrothermal veins, where fluorite was deposited under favorable low- to medium-temperature conditions. The formation of fluorite here is associated with the circulation of mineral-rich fluids in sediments and carbonate rocks, often combined with past volcanic activity.

Fluorites from Tinejdad are characterized by a wide range of colors, from light purple and grayish-purple to greenish or honey-colored shades. The color often changes depending on the angle of view or lighting conditions. The crystals are predominantly cubic, sometimes featuring zonal transitions or inclusions of other minerals.