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Dark Red-Brown Vanadinite Cluster, Mibladen, Morocco
SKU · 1082
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Short hexagonal vanadinite prisms, near-black until the light finds their deep brownish-red edges, studding a dark matrix from the Mibladen district of Morocco. Thumbnail scale, mounted on the pale acrylic block shown. 3.6 × 2.0 × 3.0 cm, 34 g.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Vanadinite |
|---|---|
| Locality | Morocco |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Chemical formula | Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl |
| Dimensions | 3.6 cm × 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Color | Red |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Vanadinite |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
The vanadinite here reads almost black until light finds it, and then the crystal edges glow a deep brownish red, the colour of dark cherry glass. Dozens of short hexagonal prisms stud the dark matrix, each capped by a flat basal face, most of them sharp-edged and squat rather than needle-like. The larger individuals reach a few millimetres across and sit in loose ranks instead of a single crowded carpet.
Vanadinite is a lead chlorovanadate, Pb5(VO4)3Cl, hexagonal, formed in the oxidised zone above lead deposits where vanadium-bearing solutions work on weathering galena. The stubby prism-plus-flat-cap habit is characteristic of the Mibladen district. Its lustre is resinous to adamantine rather than metallic, it scratches easily at Mohs 3, and being a lead mineral it is worth washing your hands afterwards.
3.6 × 2.0 × 3.0 cm and 34 g, mounted on the pale acrylic block seen in the photographs. Thumbnail scale, better under a desk lamp than across a room. The piece pictured is the piece dispatched.
About Vanadinite
Vanadinite is a vanadate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with known Chinese sources.
About Morocco
Morocco is a major specimen-producing country, classic for vanadinite, cobalt minerals, and a wealth of crystallised oxides and sulfates.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Vanadinite natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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