Vanadinite - Mibladen, Morocco

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

specimen
Vanadinite
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ColorsRed
SizeSmall
Dimensions7.4 x 4.9 x 3.8 cm
Species
Description
Beautiful barrel-shaped crystals of vanadinite, of an intense red color, with a fine, glassy luster - from the prime worldwide vanadinite locality. The largest crystal here is 0.8 cm in length. Nice contrast between the big crystals and the little ones scattered around them.
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Richardson, Texas, USA

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