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Descloizite, Vanadinite

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An UNUSUAL and very SHOWY pseudomorph of intensely sparkly, brown descloiszite pseudomorphing elongated vanadinite prisims from the less well-known Aurora Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico. The nest of smaller crystals is "protected" by a crude "fence" of descloizite "branches." A unique-looking and unusual, two-sided pseudo resting on a bit of gossan matrix. There are even a few calcite rhombs perched atop the fence posts.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 3.6 x 3.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.
Regional guide
Vanadinite from Aurora Mine
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