3.9" Ruby Red Vanadinite Crystals on Pink Barite - Top Quality

This is a premium specimen of ruby red, vanadinite crystals on a bed of light pink, bladed barite from Mibladen, Morocco. The crystals have great color, are extremely lustrous and are free of damage.

This top quality specimen displays nicely in several different orientations.

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.

Barite, commonly spelled baryte, is well-known for its great range of colors and varied crystal forms and habits. = It is a heavy mineral consisting of barium sulfate, and typically has the chemical formula of BaSO4. The barite group consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite, and anhydrite. It is generally white to colorless and is the main source of barium.
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DETAILS
SPECIES
Vanadinite, Barite
LOCATION
ACF Mine, Mibladen, Midelt, Morocco
SIZE
3.9x2.6"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#178098