Collect minerals for their luster? Vanadinite belongs near the top of your list.
This large cluster pairs heavy barite on its main face with vanadinite crystals along the upper edge and the front. Set it at eye level in a lit cabinet and the crystal faces wink as you move past. It can anchor a vanadinite collection, and the barite gives it a weight in the hand that photos never quite get across. For a retiring geologist, a longtime rockhound or your own office shelf, it delivers a lot of specimen in one piece.
About Vanadinite on Barite
Vanadinite is a lead chlorovanadate and an ore of vanadium. It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zone of lead deposits, especially in arid climates, and its crystals are usually red to orange red with a resinous to sub-adamantine luster. Barite, a dense barium sulfate, is one of the minerals it grows with, and Mibladen in Morocco is a well known source of vanadinite on barite.
Stone Meaning: Vanadinite is traditionally associated with motivation and creativity.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact vanadinite cluster shown.
- About 4.5" x 3.5" x 2.5"; about 465 g.
- Natural vanadinite crystals on barite.
- Vanadinite and barite are soft; hold the piece by the matrix rather than the crystals and dust it with a soft dry brush.
- Contains lead. This is a display specimen: wash your hands after handling, keep it away from food, pets and small children, and never use it in water, elixirs or the mouth.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
