Thumbnail and miniature collectors, or anyone with a small display shelf, will find this vanadinite specimen easy to fit.
This slim cluster has vanadinite crystals glistening along the top and front, over a heavy amount of barite on the main face, so you still get the two mineral contrast that makes vanadinite on barite so recognizable. At about 135 grams it is easy to place on a desk, a windowsill shelf or in a small display case. It makes a thoughtful gift for a new mineral collector or a science lover. This is the exact vanadinite cluster shown.
The cluster is about 3 by 1 by 1.5 inches and weighs about 0.135 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 3" x 1" x 1.5"; about 135 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.
