Fluorite – Tinejdad, Morocco
Locality: Tinejdad, Morocco
Weight: 22,2g
Dimensions: 3,6 x 2,8 x 2 cm
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Fluorite from the Tinejdad area, Morocco
Fluorite is known for its wide range of colors and crystal shapes. In the case of specimens from Tinejdad, it is high-quality fluorite valued especially for its clarity, coloration, and crystalline form. A typical feature of fluorites from this locality is cubic crystallization, sometimes accompanied by octahedral or modified shapes.
Geological context and origin
Tinejdad is located in the Errachidia province, in the region known as the pre-Saharan belt of Morocco. This area is rich in hydrothermal veins, where fluorite was deposited under suitable low to medium-temperature conditions. The formation of fluorite here is linked to the circulation of mineral solutions in sediments and carbonate rocks, often in combination with past volcanic activity.
Appearance and coloration
Fluorites from Tinejdad show a wide range of colors, from light purple and grayish-purple to greenish and honey-colored hues. The color often changes depending on the angle of view or lighting conditions. The crystals are mostly cubic in shape, sometimes with subtle zonal transitions or inclusions of other minerals.