Vanadinite crystal cluster - 5g | PBVANA-19

Vanadinite, with its hexagonal crystal system, is a mineral species composed of lead chlorovanadate, a mixture of lead, vanadium, oxygen, and chlorine. Vanadinite forms in the oxidation zone of lead deposits when vanadium-rich fluids react with existing minerals. It is used in industry to harden steel. Formed of often shiny and well-defined hexagonal crystals, vanadinite can primarily be found associated with barite, calcite, cerussite, mimetite, and other iron oxides.

Characteristics of Vanadinite:

• Length: 1.6cm
• Width: 1.1cm
• Height: 1.1cm
• Weight: 5g
• Vanadinite Hardness: 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale
• Vanadinite Density: Between 6.8 and 7g/cm³
• Vanadinite belongs to the hexagonal crystal system

Appearance of Vanadinite:

Here is a lovely small crystallized vanadinite, shimmering red on the front and brownish on the back. This is a piece with hexagonal crystallization that will undoubtedly find its place among your other collection minerals.

⚠ Rich in lead, this mineral should be handled with caution! Avoid prolonged contact with water or mouth, do not bring your nose close to the stone to avoid inhaling dust, and avoid touching it too much without gloves.

Note: Particular care has been taken to best respect the natural colors of the minerals offered to you. Photos and videos are taken under the best conditions, and slightly retouched to best match the original stone. However, there may be slight contrasts due to your different screens used and their brightness, especially with vanadinites whose admired color varies depending on the light to which it is exposed.