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3.8" Vanadinite and Calcite Crystal Association - San Carlos Mine
This is a gorgeous association of red-orange vanadinite crystals and calcite crystals. It was collected from the San Carlos Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. It comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Vanadinite From Morocco
Vanadinite from Morocco is world-famous for producing some of the finest red crystal specimens on the planet. In the arid hills surrounding Mibladen and Taouz, vanadinite forms as vibrant clusters of hexagonal prisms, often with a deep crimson to orange-red color that seems to glow against the pale desert matrix. These crystals typically develop in dense groups, coating barite blades or covering weathered limestone with dazzling, glassy faces and sharp geometric symmetry. The dryness of the region and the slow oxidation of ancient lead deposits create the perfect geochemical environment for vanadinite to grow with exceptional clarity, luster, and intensity of color. Moroccan vanadinite is highly prized by collectors for its bold aesthetics, architectural crystal formations, and the consistent quality that has made these localities the global benchmark for the species.
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 from Morocco is world-famous for producing some of the finest red crystal specimens on the planet. In the arid hills surrounding Mibladen and Taouz, vanadinite forms as vibrant clusters of hexagonal prisms, often with a deep crimson to orange-red color that seems to glow against the pale desert matrix. These crystals typically develop in dense groups, coating barite blades or covering weathered limestone with dazzling, glassy faces and sharp geometric symmetry. The dryness of the region and the slow oxidation of ancient lead deposits create the perfect geochemical environment for vanadinite to grow with exceptional clarity, luster, and intensity of color. Moroccan vanadinite is highly prized by collectors for its bold aesthetics, architectural crystal formations, and the consistent quality that has made these localities the global benchmark for the species.
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.
About Calcite Crystals
Calcite crystals are a form of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) known for their diverse shapes, transparency, and vibrant range of colors. They typically form in rhombohedral, scalenohedral, or prismatic shapes, often with well-defined, sharp edges and glossy surfaces. Calcite crystals are often translucent or transparent, sometimes displaying a double refraction effect where objects viewed through the crystal appear doubled. They can appear in various colors—white, clear, yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange—depending on impurities or trace minerals.
A notable characteristic of calcite is its reaction with weak acids like vinegar, which causes it to effervesce, or fizz, as it releases carbon dioxide. This property makes calcite crystals a key tool in geological identification and studies. Calcite forms in many environments, from sedimentary rocks like limestone and marble to hydrothermal veins.
Calcite crystals are a form of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) known for their diverse shapes, transparency, and vibrant range of colors. They typically form in rhombohedral, scalenohedral, or prismatic shapes, often with well-defined, sharp edges and glossy surfaces. Calcite crystals are often translucent or transparent, sometimes displaying a double refraction effect where objects viewed through the crystal appear doubled. They can appear in various colors—white, clear, yellow, pink, blue, green, and orange—depending on impurities or trace minerals.
A notable characteristic of calcite is its reaction with weak acids like vinegar, which causes it to effervesce, or fizz, as it releases carbon dioxide. This property makes calcite crystals a key tool in geological identification and studies. Calcite forms in many environments, from sedimentary rocks like limestone and marble to hydrothermal veins.
SPECIES
Vanadinite & Calcite
LOCATION
San Carlos Mine, Mun. de Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
SIZE
3.8 x 2.7"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#219862
