Vanadinite, Hollandite
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A very aesthetic and classy Moroccan specimen of glassy and gemmy, two-toned, red and black, vanadinite barrels to 1.0 cm jauntily set on contrasting, matte-black, botryoidal goethite crust from the limited finds in the early 1980s from Taouz. A limited amount of fine vanadinite came from Taouz. Ex Steve Smale Collection. traded to me 6.7 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
Product details
SpeciesVanadinite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 4.3 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Taouz Caïdat
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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