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Vanadinite, Dolomite

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Lustrous, brown vanadinite prisms to 7 mm cover the sculptural cabinet matrix of honeycomb dolomite on this classic old-timer from Mibladen, Morocco. Accompanied by two old labels: one in German; and the other a 1950s-era Scott Williams label. There is a handwritten date of December, 1959 on the back. Mibladen was known as Djebel Masheur in those days. Ex. Russell Jones Collection.

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.8 x 8.8 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
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Dolomite
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classic carbonate prized for sculptural rhombohedra, luster, and colors from snow-white to pink, including cobaltoan varieties; ideal for cabinets.
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Dolomite from Mibladen Mining District
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    Vanadinite, Dolomite - Mibladen Mining District, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco