Vanadinite from Mibladen Mining District, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco - image 1

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

Red lustrous tabular crystals of vanadinite to 1.2 cm in size on matrix with lustrous snow white bladed barite crystals.

The gradient of color and size of the different crystals gives it a rare elegance.

Product details

SpeciesVanadiniteBarite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 12.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on11/20/2025
LocalityMorocco, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Mibladen Mining District
Repairsno
Current owner
Monte Cristaux
Monte Cristaux
Bruxelles, Belgique
Member since 2025

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Vanadinite
Mineral guide
Learn about Vanadinite
vivid red-to-orange hexagonal barrels with bright luster; secondary lead mineral from oxidized zones, famed in Mibladen, Morocco, prized for color.
Vanadinite
Regional guide
Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco
red to orange-red hexagonal crystals with luster on baryte; iconic Mibladen, Morocco specimens formed as late lead vanadate in arid limestone.
Locality guide
Mibladen Mining District
Mibladen Mining District, Morocco — renowned for red vanadinite perched on baryte, with cerussite and wulfenite; a historic, collector-favorite locality.