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Vanadinite Baryte & Calcite

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Vanadinite Baryte & Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Mibladen, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.7 × 4.3 × 2.7 cm
Weight: 
643.00gr
Description

A very aesthetic example of white cockscomb baryte crystals with a nice overgrowth of small lustrous vanadinite crystals ranging in colour from caramel brown, orange and deep red. The vanadinite crystals have a partial overgrowth of white calcite crystals.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Vanadinite

Formula: 
Pb5(VO4)3Cl
Strunz: 
8.BN.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Type Locality: 
Zimapán, Mun. de Zimapán, Hidalgo, Mexico

Baryte

Formula: 
BaSO4
Strunz: 
7.AD.35
Hardness: 
3.0 - 3.5
Streak: 
White

Calcite

Polymorph of: 
Formula: 
CaCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.0
Streak: 
White

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