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Vanadinite

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MGR690467

Vanadinite

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Description
Locality: 
Mibladen, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.4 × 8.9 × 5.4 cm
Description

Vanadinite from Morocco was never a great rarity, but this particular piece is so good - it really stands out the crowd! Many specimen show crystals with always some dull faces - the particular one; and I mean really all crystals; are lustrous all around, there is not even one minor dull faces, all crystals show this most perfect luster. And the color is the best, most intense fiery red ever found in the entire region. Contrast to matrix is excellent, assemble is very aesthetic! And please note - color and luster are even better in person!

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