4" Ruby Red Vanadinite Crystals on Black/White Barite - Morocco

Ruby Red Vanadinite Crystals on Black/White Barite - Morocco #196327

This is a beautiful cluster of sparkling, ruby-red vanadinite crystals on a white and black (mottramite encrusted) bladed barite encrusted matrix from the Mibladen Mining District in Morocco. Vanadinite and barite crystals can be found across both faces of this specimen.

It comes with an acrylic display stand.

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.

Barite, commonly spelled baryte, is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal forms and habits. = It is a heavy mineral consisting of barium sulfate, and typically has the chemical formula of BaSO4. The barite group consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite, and anhydrite. It is generally white to colorless and is the main source of barium.

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