Vanadinite from Morocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Midelt Province, Mibladen

Mbladen, in Morocco has become famous among mineral collectors for producing what are easily the finest vanadinite specimens in the world. This 6.4 cm example stands out among a crowd of fine specimens on the market from Mbladen with unusually good color and bright luster. On top of that, the specimen has a sculptural quality with two groups of “normal” vanadinite crystals separated by a “bridge” of small crystals all oriented to one another. The result is a specimen that is not only beautiful, but will also inspire your mind to try to understand its unusual crystallography!