Location: Mibladen Mining District, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco

Size: 3.04 x 2.65 x 1.25 inches

Nice large reddish brown crystals on a matrix very typical for this location.

Mineral Species Information

Vanadinite is an uncommon mineral formed by the oxidation of lead ore deposits belonging to the apatite group of phosphates. It is one of the main industrial ore for the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead (as other minerals containing lead are much more abundant like galena). Vanadinite is a heavy, brittle mineral and usually occurs in the form of red hexagonal crystals.