Outstanding and unusual Vanadinite specimen from the renowned Coud’a Workings in Mibladen, Morocco, displaying small, perfect, saturated, hexagonal crystals with exceptional lustre and definition. The crystals possess a brilliant glossy finish with subtle translucency around the edges, allowing light to interact beautifully across their sharply formed faces.
Well-balanced crystal coverage across the contrasting, glossy bladed Baryte creates a visually striking composition, with the fiery red Vanadinite standing out dramatically against the matrix. The overall shape, texture and arrangement of crystals gives the specimen strong natural aesthetics and exceptional display presence – reminiscent of a phoenix wing. Highlighting exactly why material from this locality is considered among the finest Vanadinite in the world.
375g
L 12 x 10.7 W x H 3.5 cm
Only 1 left in stock
Top quality Vanadinite on bladed Baryte specimen from the renowned Coud’a workings, Mibladen, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco. Displaying breathtaking bright, glossy hexagonal Vanadinite crystals, against contrasting Baryte with high lustre. With strong aesthetics and display presence, reminiscent of a phoenix wing.
The Coud’a Workings within the famous Mibladen mining district are internationally celebrated for producing some of the highest-quality Vanadinite specimens ever discovered. Located within Morocco’s mineral-rich Midelt Province, the locality is especially renowned for its large, sharply formed hexagonal crystals with vivid colour saturation and outstanding lustre.
Vanadinite from this area formed within oxidised lead deposits under ideal mineralising conditions, resulting in specimens with remarkable crystal integrity and aesthetic quality. Pieces featuring intense red colouration on contrasting matrix are particularly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and dramatic visual impact.
High-end Vanadinite specimens are prized for their colour saturation, crystal perfection, lustre, and overall aesthetics – and material from the Coud’a Workings consistently represents the benchmark for these qualities. Large, cabinet-worthy pieces with sharp fiery red crystals on contrasting matrix are especially desirable, combining rarity with exceptional display appeal. Specimens of this calibre are regarded as true centrepieces within advanced mineral collections.
| Weight | 0.375 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 10.7 × 3.5 cm |
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This specimen features small, perfect, saturated hexagonal Vanadinite crystals with exceptional lustre and a brilliant glossy finish. They display subtle translucency, allowing light to interact beautifully across their sharply formed faces. The fiery red Vanadinite contrasts dramatically against the glossy bladed Baryte matrix.
Material from the Coud'a Workings in Mibladen, Morocco, is renowned for producing some of the finest Vanadinite globally. This specific specimen exemplifies that reputation with its outstanding crystal definition, saturation, and overall aesthetic quality, highlighting why it's considered among the best.
The specimen boasts strong natural aesthetics due to its well-balanced crystal coverage and the striking contrast between the fiery red Vanadinite and the glossy bladed Baryte. Its overall shape, texture, and crystal arrangement create an exceptional display presence, reminiscent of a phoenix wing.
This specimen weighs 375g and measures 12 cm in length, 10.7 cm in width, and 3.5 cm in height. It is currently listed as "Only 1 left in stock," indicating its unique and limited availability.
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