Vanadinite crystals on matrix - 111g | PBVANA-12

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 of often brilliant and well-defined hexagonal crystals, vanadinite can primarily be found associated with barite, calcite, cerussite, mimetite, and other iron oxides.

Characteristics of vanadinite:

• Length: 4.8cm
• Width: 4.8cm
• Height: 5.2cm
• Weight: 111g
• Hardness of vanadinite: 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale
• Density of vanadinite: Between 6.8 and 7g/cm³
• Vanadinite belongs to the hexagonal crystal system

Aspects of vanadinite:

A good quality mineral if you are looking for an affordable vanadinite, or if it is your first for your collection, discover beautiful red hexagonal vanadinite crystals formed in clusters on top of a light rocky matrix typical of what is found in Mibladen, Midelt province, Morocco. The crystals, without major defects, measure between 1 and 6mm on average.

⚠ A lead-rich mineral, it remains a stone to be handled with care! 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.