Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco - 6.9 x 3.5 x 3.9 cm

6.9 x 3.5 x 3.9 cm

0.32lb

Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco is prized by mineral collectors for its vivid red to orange coloration and distinctive hexagonal crystal formations. Vanadinite is a lead chlorovanadate mineral and a member of the apatite group, commonly forming well-defined hexagonal crystals with a bright, glassy to resinous luster. Specimens from the Mibladen mining district can display vanadinite crystals ranging from rich red and scarlet to warm orange tones, often forming dense crystal groupings across contrasting matrix. Crystal size, color, coverage, and matrix composition naturally vary between specimens, making each piece a unique example from this classic Moroccan locality. Mibladen is internationally recognized for producing exceptional vanadinite specimens and has become one of the mineral's best-known localities among collectors. With their saturated color and highly recognizable crystal habit, these specimens make striking additions to collections focused on vanadinite, Moroccan minerals, and locality-specific specimens.