Vanadinite is an ore of vanadium, yet most people know it for its bright red hexagonal crystals.
This natural specimen is about 4.5 inches long, with vanadinite crystals glistening along the top and front side over a heavy amount of barite. The elongated shape displays well lying on a shelf or propped in a mineral stand, so the crystal side faces you. At about 235 grams it is easy to handle and display. It makes a memorable gift for anyone building a display of classic mineral specimens. That pairing gives you two minerals, vanadinite and barite, in one specimen. This is the exact vanadinite cluster shown.
The cluster is about 4.5 by 1.5 by 2 inches and weighs about 0.235 kilograms.
About Vanadinite on Barite
Vanadinite is lead chlorovanadate, roughly 73 percent lead, and an ore of vanadium. It usually forms short red, orange red or brown hexagonal prisms. Barite, barium sulfate, is a common companion mineral; it is unusually heavy for a nonmetallic mineral, and its name comes from the Greek word for heavy. Both are soft, about 2.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale.
Stone Meaning: Vanadinite is traditionally associated with motivation and focus.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact vanadinite cluster shown.
- About 4.5" x 1.5" x 2"; about 235 g.
- Vanadinite crystals mainly on the top and front, with barite on the main face.
- 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.
- Crystals are brittle; handle by the base.
- Photos show the actual piece.
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.
