Earth’s Hidden Treasures® is a mineral, fossil and meteorite business that began in 1994, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. It grew out of a passion to collect rocks, minerals and fossils - ‘hidden treasures’ - that nature has produced in an amazing array of formations, colors, shapes and sizes. When we moved to Illinois in 2002, our business came with us. We continuously seek out the most reasonably priced, quality specimens for our customers. We have over 1,000 specimens at each of the two antique malls (East State Antique Mall in Rockford & Volo Antique Mall in Volo) in northern Illinois. We participate annually as vendors in several Rock and Gem shows in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and now offer our quality specimens for sale online. We have over 100,000 specimens, most priced under $50.

Vanadinite - Morocco

Vanadinite - Morocco

$60.00

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

Size: 3.68 x 2.80 x 2.41 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.

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