This is a beautiful cluster of sparkling, ruby-red vanadinite crystals on a black bladed barite encrusted matrix from the Mibladen Mining District in Morocco. The vanadinite crystals are on the smaller side but cover most of the specimen and exhibit a gorgeous luster.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
Size: W4.7 x H3.1 x D2.9cm
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.
