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2.2" Lustrous Vanadinite Crystals on Goethite Stalactites - Morocco
This is a beautiful formation of red vanadinite crystals on goethite stalactites, collected from Mibladen, Morocco. The vanadinite crystals have a stunning luster and completely encrust the black, botryoidal goethite.
It has been mounted to an acrylic display base.
It has been mounted to an acrylic display base.
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.
Safety Warning: 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.
Safety Warning: 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.
About Goethite
Goethite is an iron-bearing hydroxide mineral composed primarily of iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH)). It commonly forms as a weathering product of iron-rich minerals and is one of the primary components of rust and limonite. Goethite often develops in botryoidal, stalactitic, or massive forms, though it can also occur as acicular or needle-like crystals. Its color ranges from yellow-brown to reddish-brown or black, with a dull to submetallic luster. This mineral is widespread in soil and sedimentary environments and frequently associated with hematite, magnetite, and quartz. Named after the German poet and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, goethite has been used historically as a pigment and remains a significant iron ore in some regions.
Goethite is an iron-bearing hydroxide mineral composed primarily of iron(III) oxide-hydroxide (FeO(OH)). It commonly forms as a weathering product of iron-rich minerals and is one of the primary components of rust and limonite. Goethite often develops in botryoidal, stalactitic, or massive forms, though it can also occur as acicular or needle-like crystals. Its color ranges from yellow-brown to reddish-brown or black, with a dull to submetallic luster. This mineral is widespread in soil and sedimentary environments and frequently associated with hematite, magnetite, and quartz. Named after the German poet and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, goethite has been used historically as a pigment and remains a significant iron ore in some regions.
SPECIES
Vanadinite & Goethite
LOCATION
Mibladen, Khenifra Province, Morocco
SIZE
2.2 x 1.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#209293
