Vanadinite is a relatively rare mineral containing the elements lead, chlorine and vanadium. It is an ore of vanadium. Chemical formula is Pb5(VO4)3Cl

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Vanadinite is a relatively rare mineral containing the elements lead, chlorine and vanadium. It is an ore of vanadium. Chemical formula is Pb5(VO4)3Cl, and its crystal symmetry is hexagonal. It usually occurs in the direct vicinity of lead ores. Its crystals, here seen as well-formed tabular hexagons, are characteristically orange to red coloured. Provenance of this specimen is the Mibladen mining province in Morocco; actual width of sample is 85 mm.

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