Two Sided Vanadinite Crystal Slab on Matrix - One of a Kind, 2.5 In

Two display faces in one small specimen: this vanadinite was cut into a slab with crystals growing on both sides.

Between the crystals you can see the oxidized host rock they grew on, which gives the piece an earthy, just out of the ground look and makes the red stand out more. Set it on edge in a small holder and you can switch faces whenever you like. Its slim shape slips easily into a collection cabinet or onto a narrow shelf. A good choice for a collector who wants to see how vanadinite sits on its matrix rather than a loose crystal.

About Vanadinite

Vanadinite is named for vanadium, its key element, and was first described in Mexico in 1801 as brown lead. Its crystals are short hexagonal prisms with a resinous to sub adamantine luster, and at 3 to 4 on the Mohs scale it is about as hard as a copper coin. Classic localities include Mibladen and Touissit in Morocco, Tsumeb in Namibia, and Arizona and New Mexico.

Stone Meaning: Vanadinite is traditionally associated with drive and creativity.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact vanadinite slab shown.
• About 2.45" x 1" x 0.75"; about 0.039 kg.
• Natural vanadinite on oxidized matrix, cut into a slab.
• 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.

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