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Vanadinite

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Gemmy and lustrous, cherry red vanadinite crystals are aesthetically set on matrix on this fine piece from Mibladen, Morocco. This piece is from a respected West Coast private collection. 8.8 x 7.0 x 2.8 cm

Product details

SpeciesVanadinite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.8 x 7.0 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Mibladen Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Vanadinite
Mineral guide
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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.