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M216 Vanadinite Goethite

M216 Vanadinite Goethite

$50.00

Here is something different for the mineral collector.  This is an amazing specimen of Vanadinite on a bed of Goethite from Morocco.  This interesting mineral measures 3 3/4″ x 2 5/8″ x 1 1/8″. A really different item for your collection.  Very cool!

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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.

Goethite is an Iron bearing Oxide mineral found in soil and other low temperature environments.  Historically, Goethite has been used as a paint pigment found on cave paintings in France.  Its main modern use is that of an Iron Ore content or objects using Iron Ore.  Goethite is found worldwide usually in the form of concretions, stalactitic formations, oolites, reniform or botryoidal accumulations. 

Additional information

Weight 0.5 lbs
Dimensions 3.75 × 2.625 × 1.125 in

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