Vanadinite on baryte
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Mibladen, Midelt Province, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. 7.5 x 9 x 4 cm. Crystals to 8 mm. Registered 1980. D.46645.
Image: Stuart Humphreys
© Australian Museum
© Australian Museum
The transparent and jewel-like red, hexagonal vanadinite (lead chloro-vanadate) crystals contrast nicely with the crested baryte (barium sulphate) crystals over which they are scattered.
This specimen was purchased from Albert Chapman who bought it at the 1980 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in the USA.
Specimen details
Origin
Mibladen, Midelt Province, Draa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Size
7.5 x 9 x 4 cm. Crystals to 8 mm
Date
Registered 1980
Collection number
D.46645
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