Vanadinite - Mibladen, Morocco | Ref. LLP-009

About this specimen

This vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco, forms a compact group of well-developed crystals displaying reddish-brown to brownish-red tones.

The crystals show a tabular to prismatic habit, with flat, reflective faces that catch the light clearly. Several crystals overlap and intergrow, giving the specimen a pronounced relief despite its small size. The color appears deeper in the thicker areas, while some edges and faces display lighter tones depending on the lighting.

The video provides a closer view of the stacking of the crystals, their geometry and the variations in luster across the different faces.

Vanadinite from Mibladen

Vanadinite, Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl, is a lead vanadate belonging to the hexagonal crystal system. Mibladen, in the Midelt region of Morocco, is a well-known locality among mineral collectors for its vanadinite crystals, particularly in prismatic and tabular forms.

This specimen comes from Mibladen, Morocco, and dates from 2019.

Dimensions and presentation

Specimen dimensions: 21 × 15 mm.

The specimen is displayed in a 55 × 40 × 32 mm plexiglass box, which protects it while keeping the crystallization clearly visible.

With its small format and presentation, this vanadinite naturally belongs to our selection of small mineral specimens.