Vanadinite on matrix, Morocco pastel

Vanadinite on matrix, Morocco pastelWonderful small cabinet specimen of vanadinite on matrix, from Mibladen, Atlas Mountains, Morocco. Delicate hexagonal crystals of brick red vanadinites with glassy luster on the matrix. These are very small, but well defined undamaged crystals, fully terminated with bright flash and shine. Crystals flow down the front of the piece and onto the sides like a red waterfall. The back has a light coating of goethite offering a nice contrast with the orange

“Iron Cross” refers to the crystal intersection at near-perfect right angles in a formation known as penetration twinning

75” across (6

A small stand is included with purchase

in the Four Corners of the USA where the states of Arizona

Yunnan Province

Yaogangxian Mine

Small slab cut from a Malachite stalactite and well polished on one side

Thie largest crystal measures 10mm x 10mm

but I can sell you one at a discount

There are a few broken points but these are minor and do not detract from her beauty

Stunning vivid green FULL Octohedron fluorite with galena and pyrite from the Milpo Mine

Mookaite jasper is only found in Western Australia