Mineral: Beta-Roselite and Calcite
Locality: Oumlil Mine, Oumlil, Bou Azzer mining district, Zagora Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Dimensions: 7.9 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm.

Description: Lenticular, finely striated beta-roselite crystals with a deep magenta color, on matrix with small transparent colorless calcite crystals that fluoresce reddish-pink under shortwave UV.

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