Vanadinite (fine crystals)

Item Description

Vanadinite is one of those minerals that is predominantly best-known from a single world locality. As a matter of fact, were it not for the pieces from Mibladen, Vanadinite would be fairly under-represented on the world stage, especially in terms of fine quality display specimens. The phenomenal Vanadinite specimens from this area have been the pinnacle for the species for decades. This gorgeous miniature sized specimen features an aesthetic group of fine quality, beautiful red color, sharp, lustrous, hexagonal crystals, free of matrix. The piece is fully crystallized on all sides, and shows a captivating mixture of the rich red color, and tan pocket clay for a wonderful contrast. Looking closely I can't find any major damage of note, but I can see some mall imperfections with a loupe. Three-dimensional crystal groups like this are certainly not nearly as common to find on the market as they have been in years past, and as I said before, the best Vanadinites in the world undoubtedly come from Mibladen. A great quality Vanadinite specimen from this world-famous locale.