Vanadinite on Barite

Mibladen, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Miniature, 4.1 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 03/09/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/16/2017 6:49:14 pm (CDT)
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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 Barite. It appears that the Vanadinites have small white / colorless Calcites coating them. The largest Vanadinite measures 4 mm across. A good quality Vanadinite miniature from this most famous of localities.

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