Vanadinite from Morocco

Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates, with the chemical formula Pb₃Cl. It is one of the main industrial ores of the metal vanadium and a minor source of lead. A dense, brittle mineral, it is usually found in the form of red hexagonal crystals. It is an uncommon mineral, formed by the oxidation of lead ore deposits such as galena. First discovered in 1801 in Mexico, vanadinite deposits have since been unearthed in South America, Europe, Africa, and North America.

It’s a lead chlorovanadate that can usually be found in the oxidation area of lead deposits in dry climates.
Its deep and striking red color, as well as its high luster and attractive hexagonal prism crystals, make Vanadinite a sought after and highly collectable crystal.
It’s a mixture of a number of different minerals, including Vanadium, for which it was named. It also usually contains chlorine, oxygen, and lead.
Vanadinite is commonly located in New Mexico and Arizona in the USA, as well as