Cluster of vanadinite crystals - 6g | PBVANA-18

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 pre-existing minerals. It is used in industry to harden steel. Formed from often bright and well-defined hexagonal crystals, vanadinite is primarily found associated with barite, calcite, cerussite, mimetite, and other iron oxides.

Vanadinite characteristics:

• Length: 1.7cm
• Width: 1.6cm
• Height: 1.2cm
• Weight: 6g
• 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

Vanadinite appearance:

Formed from a beautiful cluster of 8 red crystals, the largest of which measures 6mm, discover our small vanadinite with hexagonal crystals from Mibladen, Morocco. If you appreciate valuable, rare, and small pieces, this stone is for you!

⚠ A mineral rich in lead, it should be handled with caution! Avoid prolonged contact with water or the mouth, do not put your nose close to the stone to avoid inhaling dust, or touch 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 in the best conditions, and slightly retouched to be as close as possible to 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.