Vanadinite crystallized on light rock matrix - 46g | PBVANA-7

Vanadinite, with a 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 already present minerals. It is used in industry to harden steel. Formed from often brilliant and well-defined hexagonal crystals, vanadinite is mainly found associated with baryte, calcite, cerussite, mimetite, and other iron oxides.

Vanadinite characteristics:

• Length: 5cm
• Width: 4cm
• Height: 2.7cm
• Weight: 46g
• 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 aspects:

Beautiful Moroccan vanadinite composed of reddish-brown hexagonal crystals ranging in size from 1mm to 9mm for the largest. They are formed on a light brown rock matrix, typical stone of this location, the province of Midelt. A nice stone to have in your collection if you don't have one yet!

⚠ A lead-rich mineral, it remains a stone to handle with caution! Avoid prolonged contact with water or the mouth, do not bring your nose close to the stone to avoid inhaling dust, or touch it too much without gloves.

Note : Special 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 best match the original stone. However, there may be slight contrasts due to the different screens used and their brightness, especially with vanadinites whose admired color varies depending on the light to which it is exposed.