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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite

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Description
Locality: 
Khénifra Province, Béni Mellal-Khénifra Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.2 × 5.9 × 2.7 cm
Description

This speciman shows amazing quality. Although there is large quantity of vanadinite on the market - this one stands out of the crowd. The crystals are very large - up to 21mm across and 1cm thick. The color is intense dark red and the luster of all crystals is over the roof, best possible quality. Undamaged.

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