Arsenatian Vanadinite | Lustrous Crystal Sprays | Perky Box Thumbnail Specimen | Erupción Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
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Arsenatian vanadinite is an arsenic-bearing variety of vanadinite, best known from the Erupción Mine in the Los Lamentos Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico. It was formerly known as endlichite, but is now classified as vanadinite with arsenic substituting for some of the vanadium in its chemical composition.
Unlike the familiar bright red and orange vanadinite, arsenatian vanadinite from Chihuahua typically forms brown to caramel-coloured, elongated hexagonal crystals, sometimes with tapered or pointed terminations. The crystals can have an attractive lustre and occur in clusters or radiating sprays, sometimes associated with wulfenite, calcite, descloizite and limonite.
The exceptional crystal coverage and aesthetic form make this an attractive addition to collections focused on thumbnail minerals, Mexican localities, vanadinite-group minerals, or uncommon mineral varieties.
A note for handling: Vanadinite contains lead, and this variety also contains arsenic. Wash your hands after handling and keep it away from children and pets.
Name: Arsenatian Vanadinite
Specimen Size: Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 26x26x22 mm / 1.0x1.0x0.9 inches (including box)
Weight: 4.5 grams / 0.1 Ounces (including box)
Origin: Mined in Erupción Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
All specimens are authentic with all provenance information provided.
Specimen Information Cards and/or Appraisals are provided when applicable.
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