Description

Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the Apatite group of Phosphate minerals.  It is one of the main industrial Ores of the metal Vanadium and a minor source of Lead.  Vanadinite is relatively uncommon and is associated with Galena, Wulfenite, Limonite and Barite.  It is usually bright red or orange-red in color although it may sometimes be brown, red-brown, grey, yellow or colorless.