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Vanadinite on Fe-Mn-oxide from Taouz, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco

 
Vanadinite on Fe-Mn-oxide from Taouz, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco

Vanadinite on Fe-Mn-oxide from Taouz, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco

DESCRIPTION:No. 29866
Mineral:Vanadinite on Fe-Mn-oxide
Locality:Taouz, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco
Description:Botryoidal black iron- and manganese-oxide crystals with overgrowth of red-orange vanadinite crystals. The combination of the vanadinite on the matrix is unusual and is a very aesthetic contrast. The vanadinite is very translucent.
Overall Size:5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-11 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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