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Published: 2009-08-23 15:23:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 2710; Favourites: 80; Downloads: 65
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Description vanadinite... an uncommon mineral which is a primary source of the metal vanadium (used in steel alloys) and a minor source for lead. makes great crystals!

This specimen is from Mibladen, Morocco
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Comments: 7

Effervescent-Dream [2013-12-10 15:11:33 +0000 UTC]

It's so pretty.... <33333

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magpiesmiscellany [2013-05-22 01:48:49 +0000 UTC]

It does make great crystals. Nice color too

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AmongTheFirst [2009-08-26 21:54:51 +0000 UTC]

That is mind blowingly gorgeous!

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cl2007 In reply to AmongTheFirst [2009-08-27 00:09:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Undistilled [2009-08-26 05:11:47 +0000 UTC]

Pretty.

My only complaint is that it could be focused a wee bit better.

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cl2007 In reply to Undistilled [2009-08-26 15:01:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

I may try for a little better photo later (automatic cameras are not like the old manual ones)

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Undistilled In reply to cl2007 [2009-08-27 01:15:26 +0000 UTC]

Definitely do so, as this piece is a nice example of the species.

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