3.5" Ruby Red Vanadinite Crystal Cluster - Morocco

This is a beautiful plate of sparkling, ruby-red vanadinite crystals on matrix, collected from Mibladen, Morocco. The vanadinite crystals are on the smaller side but cover most of the specimen and exhibit a gorgeous luster.

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.

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DETAILS
SPECIES
Vanadinite
LOCATION
ACF Mine, Mibladen, Midelt, Morocco
SIZE
3.5 x 2.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#181690