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Vanadinite & Calcite

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Vanadinite & Calcite

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Description
Locality: 
Mibladen, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.5 × 2.7 × 1.2 cm
Description

An absolutely marvellous specimen of deep red vanadinite from the famous mines in Mibladen. This has long been the leading locality for the species, but in recent years some incredible finds of very large crystals with the most amazing colour saturation have come out. What makes this specimen even more special are the bright white calcite crystals on the front, giving the piece yet more contrast and interest. The back shows a very intricate hoppered composition, and with very bright lustre on all sides. In very good condition all around with only a very small point of attachment, just the perfect small miniature!

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

Calcite

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