Vanadinite

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Vanadanite

Vanadinite

Vanadinite is easily identifiable by its perfect hexagonal crystals. The crystals are invariably a vibrant red but can be various shades from amber, to brown and red as well as brown and yellow. Vanadinite is found in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe

Chemical Formular : Pb5(VO4)3Cl

Refractive Index : 0.188-1.937

Hardness : 2½ – 3 on the Mohs Scale

Crystal System : Hexagonal

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Posted on

30th September 2018