Vanadinite is a relatively rare mineral containing the elements lead, chlorine and vanadium. Chemical formula is Pb5(VO4)3Cl, and its crystal symmetry

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Vanadinite is a relatively rare mineral containing the elements lead, chlorine and 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, have a characteristic orange-red color. This specimen is from Mibladen in Morocco, actual width is 11 cm across.

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Keywords: chlorine, crystal, crystalline, hexagonal, hexagons, lead, mibladen, mineral, morocco, orange-red, ore, vanadinite, vanadium