Vanadinite Mineral Collection - Height: 2.5 cm - Width: 2 cm- 4 g - (1)

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Vanadinite mineral from Bou Azer, Quarzazate, Morocco; weight 4 g, dimensions 2.5 × 2 × 1.7 cm, presented as a mineral collection piece with a protective box.

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Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group. It is a lead vanadate. The vibrant Vanadinite emerges as a secondary mineral, evidence of geological processes in lead deposits. Vanadium, released from the surrounding siliceous rocks, plays a crucial role. Its formation occurs in oxidized zones, where alteration transforms existing minerals. It often appears together with mimetite and pyromorphite, creating a colorful mineral association.
The mineral will be sold with a protective box and some modeling clay; it is strongly advised to avoid handling the piece too much, as the matrix is very delicate and fragile.

Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group. It is a lead vanadate. The vibrant Vanadinite emerges as a secondary mineral, evidence of geological processes in lead deposits. Vanadium, released from the surrounding siliceous rocks, plays a crucial role. Its formation occurs in oxidized zones, where alteration transforms existing minerals. It often appears together with mimetite and pyromorphite, creating a colorful mineral association.
The mineral will be sold with a protective box and some modeling clay; it is strongly advised to avoid handling the piece too much, as the matrix is very delicate and fragile.

Details

Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Vanadinite
Mineral form
Mineral Collection
Weight
4 g
Origin (region/city)
Bou Azer - Ouarzazate
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
2.5 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
1.7 cm
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Objects sold
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