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2.18" Deep Red Vanadinite Crystals - Morocco
This is a beautiful grouping of deep red, vanadinite crystals from Midelt, Morocco. They exhibit excellent color saturation, and a mirror luster on a matrix of barite. This specimen has a cluster of hundreds of small, high quality crystals and measures 2.18x1.85"
About Vanadinite
Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates, with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl. It is one of the main industrial ores of the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead. A dense, brittle mineral, it is usually found in the form of red hexagonal crystals.
Safety Warning: The lead and vanadium in the vanadinite can be harmful if absorbed into the blood stream by inhalation or ingestion. The crystals won't pose a health hazard just sitting on a shelf, but we recommend that you wash your hands after handling.
Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates, with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl. It is one of the main industrial ores of the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead. A dense, brittle mineral, it is usually found in the form of red hexagonal crystals.
Safety Warning: The lead and vanadium in the vanadinite can be harmful if absorbed into the blood stream by inhalation or ingestion. The crystals won't pose a health hazard just sitting on a shelf, but we recommend that you wash your hands after handling.
SPECIES
Vanadinite on Barite with Geothite
LOCATION
ACF Mine, Mibladen, Midelt, Morocco
SIZE
2.18x1.85", Largest Crystal 0.22"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#32335
