AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Morocco > Vanadinite |
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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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