5" Ruby Red Vanadinite Crystals With Barite - Gorgeous Specimen

This is a beautiful plate of sparkling, ruby-red vanadinite crystals with white/pink bladed barite from Mibladen, Morocco. This stunning specimen is 5" wide and contains many small, lustrous vanadinite crystals.

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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SPECIES
Vanadinite with Barite
LOCATION
Mibladen, Midelt, Morocco
SIZE
5 x 3.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#104746