Crvenkasti vanadinit iz Maroka jedan je od najtraženijih minerala među kolekcionarima širom sveta. Ovaj primerak dolazi iz čuvenog lokaliteta Mibladen, koji je poznat po bogatim…
Opširnije VanadinitTag: Vanadinite
Vanadinite is a lead chlorovanadate mineral with the formula Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl. It belongs to the apatite group and is known for its bright red to orange color and hexagonal prismatic crystals. Vanadinite forms in the oxidation zones of lead ore deposits, often alongside wulfenite, cerussite, and barite. Major sources include Morocco, Mexico, the USA, Namibia, and Argentina. This page explores vanadinite’s crystallography, formation, and significance in mineral collecting.