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Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco


Mineral list contains entries from the region specified including sub-localities


Mineral List:
  • Actinolite
    ☐Ca
     
    2
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    5
    (Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    )(OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Aegirine
    NaFe
    3+
     
    [Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Bou-Agrao Mt., Tamazeght complex, High Atlas Mts, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Albite
    Na[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [various added photos]
  • 'Albite-Anorthite Series'
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
  • 'Amphibole Group'
    Reference: []
  • Amphibole Group
    var: Uralite
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Analcime
    Na
     
    2
    [Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    12
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Anatase
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Andalusite
    Al
     
    2
    [O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Andradite
    Ca
     
    3
    Fe
    3+
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Andradite
    var: Melanite
    Reference: [various added photos]
  • Andradite
    var: Stanniferous Andradite
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Anglesite
    PbSO
     
    4
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Anhydrite
    CaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Ankerite
    Ca(Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mg,Mn
    2+
     
    )(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • 'Apatite'
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Lopatkin Oleg
  • Apatite-(CaF)
    Ca
     
    5
    [F|(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • 'Apophyllite'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Aragonite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Mibladen Mine, Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
     
  • Arfvedsonite
    [Na][Na
     
    2
    ][Fe
    2+
    4
    Fe
    3+
     
    ][(OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    8
    O
     
    22
    ]
    Reference: []
  • Arsenopyrite
    FeAsS - (Fe
     
    0.90
    Co
     
    0.10
    )AsS
    Description: Quartz-phyllites-arsenopyrite-pyrrhotite veins near El Hammam main vein.
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 233-240.]
  • Astrophyllite
    (K,Na)
     
    3
    (Fe,Mn)
     
    7
    Ti
     
    2
    Si
     
    8
    O
     
    24
    (O,OH)
     
    7
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • 'Axinite'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Axinite-(Fe)
    Ca
     
    2
    Fe
    2+
     
    Al
     
    2
    [OH|BSi
     
    4
    O
     
    15
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Axinite-(Mn)
    Ca
     
    2
    Mn
    2+
     
    Al
     
    2
    [OH|BSi
     
    4
    O
     
    15
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Azurite
    Cu
     
    3
    [OH|CO
     
    3
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
    Site Photo
    Kerrouchene, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Kristalle and CC
  • Baryte
    BaSO
     
    4
    Reference: [M. Youssef specimens]
    Site Photo
    Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
     
  • Biotite
    Reference: []
  • Bismuth
    Bi
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Britholite-(Ce)
    Ca
     
    2
    (Ce,Ca)
     
    3
    [(OH,F)|(SiO
     
    4
    ,PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Brochantite
    Cu
     
    4
    [(OH)
     
    6
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Jordi Fabre]
    Site Photo
    Goulmina, Er Rachidia, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Burtite
    Ca[Sn(OH)
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Calcite
    CaCO
     
    3
    Description: Yellow calcite exsolution veinlets located between mineralized veins (early deformations) (cf. Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 233-240).
    Reference: [Fluorite: The Collector's Choice. Extra Lapis English No. 9; Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Aouli, Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © C.Thomson 2003
  • Cancrinite
    Na
     
    6
    Ca
     
    2
    [(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    |Al
     
    6
    Si
     
    6
    O
     
    24
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: []
  • Carnotite
    K
     
    2
    (UO
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [VO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    · 3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [No reference listed]
    Site Photo
    Assaka Ijdi, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Arliguie M
  • Cassiterite
    SnO
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Catapleiite
    Na
     
    2
    Zr[Si
     
    3
    O
     
    9
    ]·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: []
  • Celestine
    SrSO
     
    4
    Reference: [Paleofacts]
  • Cerussite
    PbCO
     
    3
    Reference: [www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com]
    Site Photo
    Mibladen Mine, Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © 2001 John H. Betts
  • Chabazite-Ca
    (Ca,K
     
    2
    ,Na
     
    2
    )
     
    2
    [Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    4
    O
     
    12
    ]
     
    2
    · 12H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jordi Fabre specimens]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • 'Chalcedony'
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
    Site Photo
    Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Russell G. Rizzo
  • Chalcocite
    Cu
     
    2
    S
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Chalcopyrite
    CuFeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Cheralite
    (Ca,Ce)(Th,Ce)[PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • 'Chlorite Group'
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
  • Chromite
    FeCr
     
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [The Meteoritical Bulletin, n.94 - http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/simple_template.cfm?code=pub_bulletin]
  • Chromite
    var: Titaniferous Chromite
    Reference: [The Meteoritical Bulletin, n.94 - http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/simple_template.cfm?code=pub_bulletin]
  • Copper
    Cu
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
    Site Photo
    Oumjrane Mine, Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © M.Youssef
  • Covellite
    CuS
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Cuprite
    Cu
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
    Site Photo
    Oumjrane Mine, Alnif, Tarhbalt, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © JSS
  • Datolite
    CaB[OH|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • 'Desert Rose'
    Reference: [António Manuel Ináçio Martins.]
    Site Photo
    Rissani, Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Diopside
    CaMg[Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Bou-Agrao Mt., Tamazeght complex, High Atlas Mts, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Dmitryivanovite (TL)
    CaAl
     
    2
    O
     
    4
    Type Locality: NWA 470 chondrite meteorite, Er Rachidia, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    Reference: [Am. Min. 94,746-750(2009)]
  • Dolomite
    CaMg(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    Reference: [Rob Lavinsky specimen]
    Site Photo
    Aouli, Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Elpidite
    Na
     
    2
    ZrSi
     
    6
    O
     
    15
    ·3H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Epidote
    {Ca
     
    2
    }{Al
     
    2
    Fe
    3+
     
    }[O|OH|SiO
     
    4
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590; Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
     
  • Eudialyte
    Na
     
    15
    Ca
     
    6
    (Fe
    2+
     
    ,Mn
    2+
     
    )
     
    3
    Zr
     
    3
    [Si
     
    25
    O
     
    73
    ](O,OH,H
     
    2
    O)
     
    3
    (OH,Cl)
     
    2
    Reference: []
  • 'Feldspar Group'
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Fluorite
    CaF
     
    2
    Reference: [Fluorite: The Collector's Choice. Extra Lapis English No. 9; Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Tounfit, Boumia, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Galena
    PbS
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
    Site Photo
    Mibladen Mine, Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Marco Barsanti
  • 'Garnet Group'
    X
     
    3
    Z
     
    2
    (TO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    (X = Ca, Fe, etc·, Z = Al, Cr, etc·, T = Si, As, V)
    Reference: []
  • Goethite
    α-Fe
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © M.Youssef
  • Gold
    Au
    Reference: [Mining Review Africa Issue 4/2004 http://www.miningreview.com/archive/mra_4_2004/46_1.php]
  • Grossite
    CaAl
     
    4
    O
     
    7
    Reference: [Ivanova, M. A. et al (2002): Meteorit.Planet. Sci. 37, 1337-1444.]
  • Grossular
    Ca
     
    3
    Al
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Gypsum
    Ca[SO
     
    4
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Mibladen Mine, Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals
  • Gypsum
    var: Selenite
    Reference: [www.thamesvalleyminerals.com]
    Site Photo
    Khoukhet Mine, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © 2002 Thames Valley Minerals
  • Halite
    NaCl
    Description: Microinclusions in fluorite and calcite (H2O-NaCl-CaCl2 brines).
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 233-240.]
  • Hedenbergite
    CaFe
    2+
     
    [Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Bou Mia (Boumeia), Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Hematite
    Fe
     
    2
    O
     
    3
    Description: Microinclusions in fluorite and calcite (H2O-NaCl-CaCl2 brines).
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 233-240.]
    Site Photo
    Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Charles Creekmur
  • 'Heulandite'
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • 'Hiortdahlite'
    (Ca,Na)
     
    3
    (Zr,Ti)Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    (O,OH,F)
     
    2
    Reference: [Robles, E., Fontan, F., Monchoux, P., Soerensen, H. (2001): Hiortdahlite II from the Ilimaussaq alkaline complex, South Greenland, South Greenland, Geology of Greenland Survey Bulletin, 190, 131-137]
  • Hollandite
    Ba(Mn
    4+
     
    ,Mn
    2+
     
    )
     
    8
    O
     
    16
    Reference: [Kristalle specimen]
    Site Photo
    Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
     
  • Ilmenite
    Fe
    2+
     
    TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [The Meteoritical Bulletin, n.94 - http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/simple_template.cfm?code=pub_bulletin]
  • Iron
    var: Kamacite
    (Fe,Ni)
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
  • Kaolinite
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    2
    O
     
    5
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Castorina, F. & Masi, U. (2008): Ore Geol. Reviews 34, 337-342.]
  • 'K Feldspar'
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
  • Kupletskite
    (K,Na)
     
    3
    (Mn,Fe)
     
    7
    Ti
     
    2
    Si
     
    8
    O
     
    26
    (OH)
     
    4
    F
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Lamprophyllite
    (Sr,K,Ba)
     
    2
    (Na,Ti,Mn
    2+
     
    ,Fe
    3+
     
    )
     
    4
    Ti
     
    2
    [O|(O,OH,F)|Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
     
    2
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Låvenite
    (Na,Ca)
     
    2
    (Mn
    2+
     
    ,Fe
    2+
     
    )(Zr,Ti)[(O,OH,F)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: []
  • Limonite
    FeO(OH)·nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Linarite
    PbCu[(OH)
     
    2
    |SO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Jordi Fabre]
    Site Photo
    Goulmina, Er Rachidia, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Lorenzenite
    Na
     
    2
    Ti
     
    2
    [O
     
    3
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Magnetite
    Fe
    2+
     
    Fe
    3+
    2
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Maurice de Graaf collection]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Maurice de Graaf
  • Malachite
    Cu
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
    Site Photo
    Kerrouchene, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Malayaite
    CaSn[O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Manganite
    Mn
    3+
     
    O(OH)
    Reference: [Jordi Fabre specimen]
    Site Photo
    Zeida area, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Manganoneptunite
    Na
     
    2
    KLi(Mn
    2+
     
    ,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    2
    Ti
     
    2
    [Si
     
    8
    O
     
    24
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Marcasite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Melilite
    (Ca,Na)
     
    2
    (Al,Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )[(Al,Si)SiO
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Ivanova, M. A. et al (2002): Meteorit.Planet. Sci. 37, 1337-1444.]
  • Melliniite (TL)
    (Ni,Fe)
     
    4
    P
    Type Locality: NWA 1054 meteorite, Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
    Site Photo
    NWA 1054 meteorite, Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Prato Ricerche
  • Merrillite
    Ca
     
    18
    Na
     
    2
    Mg
    2+
    2
    [PO
     
    4
    ]
     
    14
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
  • Microcline
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [various added photos]
  • Minium
    Pb
     
    3
    O
     
    4
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Molybdenite
    MoS
     
    2
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
  • Molysite
    FeCl
     
    3
    Description: Microinclusions in quartz.
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
  • Mottramite
    Pb(Cu,Zn)[OH|VO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Steve Rust specimen]
    Site Photo
    Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Steve Rust
  • Muscovite
    KAl
     
    2
    [(OH)
     
    2
    |AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Natrolite
    Na
     
    2
    [Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    3
    O
     
    10
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
    Site Photo
    Bou-Agrao Mt., Tamazeght complex, High Atlas Mts, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Nepheline
    (Na,K)[AlSiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Bou-Agrao Mt., Tamazeght complex, High Atlas Mts, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Rui Nunes 2005
  • Nickeline
    NiAs
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Nickelphosphide
    (Ni,Fe)
     
    3
    P
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
    Site Photo
    NWA 1054 meteorite, Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Chinellato Matteo
  • Normandite
    NaCa(Mn,Fe)(Ti,Nb,Zr)[(O,F)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • 'Olivine'
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
    Site Photo
    Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © 2008 Michael C. Roarke
  • Orthoclase
    K[AlSi
     
    3
    O
     
    8
    ]
    Reference: [Christian Bracke collection]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • 'Orthopyroxene Subgroup'
    Reference: [The Meteoritical Bulletin, n.94 - http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/simple_template.cfm?code=pub_bulletin]
  • Paralaurionite
    PbClOH
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • 'Parisite'
    Reference: []
  • Pectolite
    NaCa
     
    2
    [HSi
     
    3
    O
     
    9
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Perovskite
    CaTiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Ivanova, M. A. et al (2002): Meteorit.Planet. Sci. 37, 1337-1444.]
  • Phosgenite
    Pb
     
    2
    [Cl
     
    2
    |CO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Pigeonite
    (Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    ,Ca)(Mg,Fe
    2+
     
    )[Si
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [The Meteoritical Bulletin, n.94 - http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/simple_template.cfm?code=pub_bulletin]
  • Polylithionite
    KLi
     
    2
    Al[(F,OH)
     
    2
    |Si
     
    4
    O
     
    10
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Prehnite
    Ca
     
    2
    Al
     
    2
    Si
     
    3
    O
     
    12
    (OH)
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Elmar Lackner
  • Pyrite
    FeS
     
    2
    Reference: [C. Lemanski, Jr. (re-entry of lost Mindat data).]
    Site Photo
    El Hammam Mine (El Hamman Mine), Mount Hammam, Meknès, Meknès Prefecture, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Pyrochlore
    (Ca,Na)
     
    2
    Nb
     
    2
    O
     
    6
    (OH,F)
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Pyromorphite
    Pb
     
    5
    [Cl|(PO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Pyrophanite
    Mn
    2+
     
    TiO
     
    3
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • 'Pyroxene Group'
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
    Site Photo
    NWA 4222 meteorite, Erfoud (Erfud), Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Chinellato Matteo
  • Pyrrhotite
    Fe
     
    7
    S
     
    8
    , (-4M), also given as Fe
     
    1-x
    S (x = 0 - 0.2)
    Description: Quartz-phyllites-arsenopyrite-pyrrhotite veins near El Hammam main vein.
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 233-240.; Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    El Hammam Mine (El Hamman Mine), Mount Hammam, Meknès, Meknès Prefecture, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Pardini-Colomba
  • Quartz
    SiO
     
    2
    Reference: [Fluorite: The Collector's Choice. Extra Lapis English No. 9; Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Taouz, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Quartz
    var: Prase
    Reference: [A.M.I. Martins collection]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Rinkite
    Ti(Na,Ca)
     
    3
    (Ca,Ce)
     
    4
    (Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    )
     
    2
    OF
     
    3
    Reference: []
  • Rosenbuschite
    (Ca,Na)
     
    3
    (Zr,Ti)[O|F|Si
     
    2
    O
     
    7
    ]
    Reference: []
  • Rutile
    TiO
     
    2
    Reference: []
  • 'Scapolite'
    Reference: [various added photos]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Martins da Pedra
  • Scheelite
    Ca[WO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Schorlomite
    Ca
     
    3
    (Ti,Fe
    3+
     
    )
     
    2
    [(Si,Fe
    3+
     
    ,Fe
    2+
     
    )O
     
    4
    ]
     
    3
    Reference: []
    Site Photo
    Bou-Agrao Mt., Tamazeght complex, High Atlas Mts, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Rui Nunes 2005
  • 'Sericite'
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Siderite
    FeCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Jordi Fabre specimen]
  • Silver
    Ag
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Smithsonite
    ZnCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Sodalite
    Na
     
    8
    [Cl
     
    2
    |Al
     
    6
    Si
     
    6
    O
     
    24
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Sphalerite
    (Zn,Fe
    2+
     
    )S
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Stannite
    Cu
     
    2
    (Fe,Zn)SnS
     
    4
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Stibnite
    Sb
     
    2
    S
     
    3
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
  • Stilbite-Ca
    NaCa
     
    4
    [Al
     
    9
    Si
     
    27
    O
     
    72
    ] · nH
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Jordi Fabre specimens]
    Site Photo
    Takat (Takkat n' Sountat), Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • Stokesite
    CaSn[Si
     
    3
    O
     
    9
    ] · 2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    El Hammam Mine (El Hamman Mine), Mount Hammam, Meknès, Meknès Prefecture, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © JBS 2006
  • Strontianite
    SrCO
     
    3
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Synchysite-(Ce)
    Ca(Ce,La)[F|(CO
     
    3
    )
     
    2
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • 'Tennantite-Tetrahedrite Series'
    Reference: [Jébrak, M., Marcoux, E., Masloubi, M., and Zaharaoui, M. (1998): Mineralium Deposita 33, 406-415.]
  • Thorite
    (Th,U)[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Titanite
    CaTi[O|SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © fabreminerals.com
  • 'Tourmaline'
    AD
     
    3
    G
     
    6
    (BO
     
    3
    )
     
    3
    [T
     
    6
    O
     
    18
    ]Y
     
    3
    Z
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Troilite
    FeS
    Reference: [V. Moggi-Cecchi et al., 2005]
  • Vanadinite
    Pb
     
    5
    [Cl|(VO
     
    4
    )
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [MinRec 7:243, 7:245, 11:316, 12:187, 20:69, 20:396]
    Site Photo
    Mibladen Mine, Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Joseph A. Freilich
  • Varlamoffite
    (Sn,Fe)(O,OH)
     
    2
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Vesuvianite
    Ca
     
    10
    (Mg,Fe)
     
    2
    Al
     
    4
    Si
     
    9
    O
     
    34
    (OH)
     
    4
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
    Site Photo
    Imilchil, High Atlas Mts, Er Rachidia Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © J. Witkowski
  • Vinogradovite
    (Na,Ca,K)
     
    4
    Ti
     
    4
    AlSi
     
    6
    O
     
    23
    (OH)·2H
     
    2
    O
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Wickmanite
    Mn
    2+
     
    [Sn(OH)
     
    6
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Willemite
    Zn
     
    2
    [SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Khadem Allah, B. (1993)]
  • Wolframite
    (Fe
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
     
     
    to (Mn
    2+
     
    )WO
     
    4
    Reference: [Bull. Minéral. , 1984, 107, pp. 255-272.]
  • Wollastonite
    Ca[SiO
     
    3
    ]
    Reference: [Econ Geol (1989) 84:575-590]
  • Wulfenite
    Pb[MoO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: [Dominik Schlafli specimen]
    Site Photo
    Mibladen Mine, Mibladene (Mibladén; Mibladan; Miblanden), Upper Moulouya lead district, Midelt, Khénifra Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
    © Rob Lavinsky
  • Zircon
    Zr[SiO
     
    4
    ]
    Reference: []


    156 entries listed. 122 valid minerals. 2 type localities (valid minerals).

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    • Meknès-Tafilalet Region
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        • M'Rirt
        • Meknès
          • Mount Hammam

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