AZK03 Vanadinite
ACF Mine, Mibladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Prov., Morocco
9.5x 4.7x 5.5 cm
A cabinet specimen of bright red vanadinite from the latest season of mining in the Mibladen area. This piece hosts numerous sharp blood red crystals, with none of the brown alteration that is so often seen on inferior pieces. There is a bit of damage on the bottom (or left) depending on whether it is oriented vertically or horizontally.
This mine has produced countless specimens over the years, the vast majority are commercial grade, but every couple years a particularly good pocket is unearthed-- this is one of those better discoveries.
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