Vanadinite on Baryte

Item Description

Brilliant color and luster highlight this well-balanced Vanadinite specimen from Mibladen, one of the world's premier localities for the species. The Vanadinite crystals are gemmy and burnt-orange, with a glassy luster that helps the specimen explode with color. Hexagonal form, with proportions that vary from equant to tabular, is classic in terms of habit, and the largest crystal is 7 mm. This small-cabinet specimen has a dramatic and appealing aesthetic that shows exactly why these Mibladen Vanadinites are so admired and coveted. As a bonus, the hidden Calcite mixed into the Baryte matrix fluoresces orange. A classic style and color combination from 1980s finds - with the specially sparkling baryte - that have not been matched.