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1" Glittering Ruby Red Vanadinite Crystals - Arizona
This is a gorgeous, 1" wide specimen of sparkling, ruby-red vanadinite crystals on matrix from the Apache Mine, in Gila County, Arizona. The small, lustrous vanadinite crystals cover most of the specimen.
This specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base using mineral tack.
This specimen has been mounted to an acrylic display base using mineral tack.
About Vanadinite
Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates, with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl. It is one of the main industrial ores of the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead. A dense, brittle mineral, it is usually found in the form of red hexagonal crystals.
The lead and vanadium in the vanadinite can be harmful if absorbed into the blood stream by inhalation or ingestion. The crystals won't pose a health hazard just sitting on a shelf, but we recommend that you wash your hands after handling.
Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates, with the chemical formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl. It is one of the main industrial ores of the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead. A dense, brittle mineral, it is usually found in the form of red hexagonal crystals.
The lead and vanadium in the vanadinite can be harmful if absorbed into the blood stream by inhalation or ingestion. The crystals won't pose a health hazard just sitting on a shelf, but we recommend that you wash your hands after handling.
$25
SPECIES
Vanadinite
LOCATION
Apache Mine, Globe Hills Mining District, Gila County, Arizona
SIZE
1 x .7"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#361548
