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Beautiful vanadinite crystals from Mibladen, Morocco.
Stone dimensions: L:23mm x W:22mm.
This item is presented on the base of a Plexiglas box measuring L 55mm x W 40mm x H 32mm.
Chemical formula and composition: Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl (Lead chlorovanadate)
Hardness on Mohs scale: 2.5-3
Density: 6.6 - 7.2 g/cm³
Color and possible variations: Vanadinite is usually bright red, reddish-brown or orange, with translucent to opaque crystals.
Vanadinite was first discovered in 1801 by Andrés Manuel del Río, a Spanish mineralogist in Mexico. Its name derives from vanadium, the element it contains, named after the Scandinavian goddess of beauty, Vanadis.
