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Vanadinite from Mibladen, Haute Moulouya Basin, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco

 
Vanadinite from Mibladen, Haute Moulouya Basin, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco

Vanadinite from Mibladen, Haute Moulouya Basin, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 33801
Mineral:Vanadinite
Locality:Mibladen, Haute Moulouya Basin, Zeida-Aouli-Mibladen belt, Midelt Province, Morocco
Description:Lustrous red-brown vanadinite crystals over limonite-stained barite matrix. A few years ago these were common and cheap, but now are hard to find. The many lustrous crystals and the bright red color make it very eye-catching. One crystal is incomplete. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #201
Overall Size:7x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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