Description
Vanadinite
Morocco
14cm x 9cm x 6cm
1074 grams with matrix
First discovered in 1801 in Mexico, Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates. It is one of the main ores of the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead. A dense mineral, it is sometimes found in the form of red hexagonal crystals. It is an rare mineral, formed by the oxidation of lead ore deposits such as galena.
Take precautions with this minerals as it is toxic.
