3.6" Yellow Fluorite on Red Vanadinite Crystals Minerals Taouirirt Morocco

Location: Taouirirt, Morocco

Weight: 4.6 Ounces 

Dimension: 3.6 Inches Long, 2.9 Inches Wide, 1 Inches Thick

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Fluorite, composed of calcium fluoride, is distinguished by its vivid colors, perfect octahedral cleavage, and commonly cubic crystal form. Morocco stands out as a significant source of high-quality fluorite, highly valued by collectors and for industrial uses. Moroccan fluorite deposits primarily form through hydrothermal processes linked to the country’s complex geological history involving tectonic activity, magmatism, and hydrothermal alteration. Key fluorite occurrences are associated with Hercynian massifs and Alpine orogenic events, especially in the Anti-Atlas Mountains, where fluorite is commonly found alongside lead-zinc-barite mineralization. Hydrothermal fluids rich in fluorine circulated through fractures, precipitating fluorite as they cooled, often influenced by granitic intrusions acting as a magmatic source. Further deposits exist in the Central Massif and High Atlas Mountains, appearing in vein-type formations within sedimentary rocks, where metasomatism replaces calcite with fluorite. Although less frequent, sedimentary fluorite deposits form from fluorine-rich brines in evaporitic settings. Moroccan fluorite is prized for its exceptional crystal clarity, varied forms, and broad color range—including deep purple, blue, green, yellow, pink, and colorless—resulting from trace elements and structural defects. Its crystals typically exhibit cubic habits with truncations or bevels, sometimes showing octahedral twins or color zoning that reveals changing growth conditions. High transparency and vitreous luster enhance its appeal, while perfect octahedral cleavage is often evident. Many specimens also display notable fluorescence under UV light, usually glowing blue or purple due to rare earth elements like europium, highlighting fluorite’s unique optical properties and making Moroccan fluorite a standout in mineral collections.