Vanadinite - ACF Mine, Mibladen, Morocco

Size: 4,2 x 3 x 2 cm

Location: ACF Mine - Mibladen - Aït Oufella Caïdat - Midelt Prov. - Drâa-Tafilalet Reg. - Morocco

 

Vanadinite specimen from Mibladen, Morocco – featuring rare stalactitic growth and an intense, fiery color. Thumbnail size, a top-quality collector's item.

 

Features at a glance:

• Color: Intense fiery red to orange-brown
• Transparency: Translucent to opaque
• Luster: Adamantine (diamond luster)
• Distinctive feature: Rare stalactitic growth—a dominant terminal crystal towers over the cluster
• Size: Thumbnail

 

Buy vanadinite from Morocco – Fire from the Atlas Mountains 

This vanadinite specimen from the ACF Mine in Mibladen, Morocco, captivates with its intense color and exceptionally rare growth habit: The crystals have coalesced into a striking stalactitic aggregate, with a dominant leader crystal majestically towering over the entire group—a formation that is extremely rare in this form. 

 

Origin & Geology – Mibladen, the world’s best source of vanadinite 

Mibladen in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains is regarded worldwide as one of the most significant sites for vanadinite minerals. The lead ore deposits there have yielded spectacular specimens over the decades, which can be found in the world’s most important collections. Vanadinite—a lead vanadate chloride—forms in the oxidation zone of lead deposits and is known for its bright red hues.

 

Thumbnail-sized vanadinite collector's item – rare & sought-after 

Vanadinite specimens of this quality and with such a pronounced stalactitic growth form are true rarities on the mineral market. This specimen combines a fascinating mineral history, geological rarity, and an aesthetic presence that far exceeds its compact size. A must-have for any collector of minerals from Morocco.

 

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