Vanadinite

Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Miniature, 3.8 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm
Start Time: 12/30/2010 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/06/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Moroccan Vanadinites simply are the finest examples of the species extant. The best pieces still command a premium on the market, even though specimens are still being found to this day. This piece features excellent, red, sharp, lustrous, tabular, hexagonal crystals on bladed white to brown (iron-stained) Barite matrix. The largest Vanadinite measures 6 mm across, and these crystals show a strong red hue, with no brown overtones. A very good quality Vanadinite miniature from this most famous of localities.

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