Vanadinite Mineral Collection - Height: 3.1 cm - Width: 2.2 cm- 18 g - (1)

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Vanadinite from Bou Azzer, Morocco, presented as a mineral collection specimen, weight 18 g, and measures 3.1 × 2.2 × 1 cm.

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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, liberated 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 formation of Vanadinite is a global phenomenon, with significant deposits across continents, from Morocco to Argentina, which show different favorable geological contexts for its emergence. Its presence marks a unique chapter in the geochemical narrative of the Earth.

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, liberated 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 formation of Vanadinite is a global phenomenon, with significant deposits across continents, from Morocco to Argentina, which show different favorable geological contexts for its emergence. Its presence marks a unique chapter in the geochemical narrative of the Earth.

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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Vanadinite
Mineral form
Mineral Collection
Weight
18 g
Origin (region/city)
Bou Azzer
Country of origin
Morocco
Height
3.1 cm
Width
2.2 cm
Depth
1 cm
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Objects sold
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