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Vanadinite

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Somewhat unusual and very attractive orange red lustrous tabular crystals of vanadinite to 0.5 cm in size aesthetic across matrix. This is in great condition.Mibladen, located in the high plateau region of the Middle Atlas Mountains in Morocco, is a world-famous historic mining district with operations that expanded significantly during the French protectorate in the early to mid-20th century for lead and barite. Geologically, the deposit is situated within secondary sedimentary carbonate formations, where mineralizing hydrothermal fluids interacted with limestone and dolostone host rocks to form rich oxidized zones. Mineralogically, the district is globally renowned for producing exceptional, highly aesthetic specimens of orange-red vanadinite crystals, often associated with pristine barite, cerussite, and wulfenite, making it one of the most celebrated mineral localities in Africa.

Product details

SpeciesVanadinite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/02/2026
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Vanadinite
Mineral guide
Learn about Vanadinite
vivid red-to-orange hexagonal barrels with bright luster; secondary lead mineral from oxidized zones, famed in Mibladen, Morocco, prized for color.
Vanadinite
Regional guide
Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco
red to orange-red hexagonal crystals with luster on baryte; iconic Mibladen, Morocco specimens formed as late lead vanadate in arid limestone.
Locality guide
Mibladen Mining District
Mibladen Mining District, Morocco — renowned for red vanadinite perched on baryte, with cerussite and wulfenite; a historic, collector-favorite locality.