mineral
Vanadinite
Pb5(VO4)3Cl
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 3 on Mohs scale, vibrant reddish-orange color, resinous to adamantine luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness 3 on Mohs scale, vibrant reddish-orange color, resinous to adamantine luster, and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms as a secondary mineral in oxidized lead deposits, commonly found in arid climates.
Uses & applications
Primarily mined as a minor ore of vanadium and prized as a collector mineral specimen.
Geological facts
Vanadinite belongs to the apatite group and its bright color comes from its high vanadium content.
Field identification & locations
Easily identified by its distinctive hexagonal barrel-shaped crystals and bright orange-red color; commonly sourced from Morocco, Arizona, and Mexico.
