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Vanadinite

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Vanadinite

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Description
Locality: 
Mibladen, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.3 × 4.5 × 2.6 cm
Description

A vanadinite specimen in perfect condition, good red color and sharply terminated. The faces show brilliant luster. The crystals twinkle like bright stars as they catch and reflect the light. An undamaged floater piece. This piece comes from an old collection. The old collection label is included.

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