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Vanadinite With Baryte

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Vanadinite With Baryte

Ex. Leo Jahaan Collection
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Description
Locality: 
Mibladen, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.7 × 5.4 × 4 cm
Weight: 
205.00gr
Description

Here is a beautiful specimen of vanadinite with very aesthetic white barite dots adding great contrast, from the famous mines of Mibladen in Morocco.

This specimen features one of the most rich 'fire' reds available, the color truly superior to most other vanadinite specimens.

Thick and sharp well-crystallized forms along with the dotted baryte make this a spectacular display piece. The matrix is also interesting, with large baryte blades visible.

Notes: There are a few missing crystals but fortunately these are almost unnoticeable since there are an abundance of perfect crystals, so this doesn't detract from the appearance. There is also one small repair, as a cluster of crystals has grown on a very thin baryte blade which is now glued for strength, not visible except with close inspection.

Regardless of these 2 small flaws, this specimen remains one of the most aesthetic and impressive specimens of Vanadinite you'll find anywhere.

Ex. Collection of Leo Jahaan

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
Jahaan Minerals

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Please read the dimensions of the specimen, as the size of minerals in photos can be misleading.

To see the details shown in close-up macro photos, you may require a high quality magnifying glass or jeweler's loupe.

Care has been taken to accurately display the colors of the specimen. However, please be aware that computer monitors and phone screens each display colors slightly differently. Differences in light brightness and light source can also drastically alter the appearance of mineral colors. Therefore please be aware that while these photos are accurate and colors have not been enhanced, what you see on your screen may vary slightly from what you see in your hand, and may require specific lighting conditions (usually brighter is better).

Information regarding the specimen's found locality and mineral identification is believed to be correct, however due to the complexities of ID'ing minerals and tracking source locations in rare cases this data may be imprecise.

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