Discover / Minerals A–Z / VanadateVanadinite.
Small hexagonal crystals with an outsized presence. Vanadinite is a lead vanadate; its well-formed prisms make crystal geometry beautifully visible.
Vanadinite from ACF mine, Mibladen, Morocco. Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0. Background removed with AI assistance.Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl- Mineral family
- Vanadate
- Crystal system
- Hexagonal
- Mohs hardness
- 2½–3
- Colour
- Often red, orange or brown
- Typical appearance
- Frequently six-sided, barrel-like prisms.
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MibladenThese are selected documented associations, not an exhaustive distribution. A photograph or colour match alone cannot confirm identification.
Mineralogical reference ↗Read: Look before you nameDisplay with care. This mineral contains lead. Avoid dust and ingestion; keep away from food and young children.
