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Vanadinite
Vanadinite is a brittle, dense, semi-precious mineral that is a primary source of vanadium and a minor source of lead.
Colors It Comes In - bright-red or orange-red, although sometimes brown, red-brown, grey, yellow, or colourless
Fracture Pattern - conchoidal
Shape - hexagonal
Luster - greasy to resinous to adamantine
Texture - brittle, sugary texture
Where It Can Be Found - Many of the world's most famous vanadinites are found in Mibladen, Morocco and exhibit thick, red, tabular crystals. However, vanadinites have also been found in Mexico, Arizona, and other localities.
Hardness On The Mohs Scale - 3 To 4 Out Of 10
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