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Vanadinite is a mineral belonging to the Apatite group of Phosphates, with the chemical formula Pb 5 (VO 4 ) 3 Cl. It is one of the main industrial ores of the metal Vanadium and a minor source of Lead . A dense, brittle mineral, it is usually found in the form of red hexagonal Crystals. It is an uncommon mineral, formed by the oxidation of lead ore deposits such as GALENA . First discovered in 1801 in Mexico, Vanadinite deposits have since been found in South America, Europe, Africa and other parts of North America.
Vanadinite is an uncommon mineral, only occurring as the result of chemical alterations to a pre-existing material. It is therefore known as a secondary mineral. It is found in arid, dry climates and forms by oxidation of primary lead minerals. Vanadinite is especially found in association with the lead sulfide, GALENA. Other associated minerals include Wulfenite, Limonite, and Barite.
Vanadinite which got its name due to its high VANADIUM content is a LEAD CHLOROVANADATE with the chemical formula Pb 5 (VO 4 ) 3 Cl. It is composed of 73.15% LEAD, 10.79% VANADIUM, 13.56% OXYGEN and 2.50% CHLORINE.
Deposits of Vanadinite are now found worldwide including Austria, Spain, Scotland, South Africa, Namibia, Morocco, Argentina, Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
Our Vanadenite specimens were found in "Mibladen" which is located in the "Midelt" region of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco which is considered to be one of the richest mineral formations in the world.
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