Thin plates have their place, but this vanadinite specimen has more body to it.
This medium vanadinite cluster is broad and thick, with barite making up most of the main face and the vanadinite crystals catching light along the top and the front. Its blocky build suits a bookshelf or glass cabinet, and with a lamp angled from above, the crystal faces flash as you walk by. Dense barite makes it feel heavier in the hand than its size suggests. It works for a collector filling gaps in a mineral cabinet, for a geology fan's birthday, or for a home office where you want something natural and textured instead of another framed print.
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" x 3.5" x 2"; about 340 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.
