This one hides its best side underneath: the top face is mostly barite, and the vanadinite crystals are clustered on the bottom.
Flip it over and the underside glistens, with both the stone and the red crystals reflecting light. That surprise is the fun of it, and it makes a good story piece for anyone who enjoys showing visitors a mineral up close. Display it on a small stand tipped to show the crystals, or lay it barite side up and let people discover the rest. Vanadinite on barite is a classic pairing, and it suits a collector adding classic mineral pairings to a set or someone keeping a small altar or display corner.
About Vanadinite on Barite
Vanadinite is a lead chlorovanadate that forms red to orange red hexagonal crystals in the oxidized zones of lead deposits. Barite, barium sulfate, is among the minerals found with it, and vanadinite on barite is a classic combination from Mibladen, Morocco. Barite takes its name from the Greek for heavy, and both minerals feel dense for their size.
Stone Meaning: Vanadinite is traditionally associated with drive and creativity.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact vanadinite on barite cluster shown.
- About 2.25" x 1.3" x 1.25"; about 0.069 kg.
- Natural vanadinite and barite.
- 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.
- Barite is soft and scratches easily; keep it apart from harder stones.
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.
