{"product_id":"auction-win-6852dbfd-b706-4da3-9057-0b70ba6d3e00","title":"Auction Win: Vanadinite (Large Hopper Crystal)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mibladen mining district, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniature - 3.5 × 2 × 2.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large, exceptionally hoppered Vanadinite crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanadinite is a secondary lead chlorovanadate with formula Pb5(VO4)3Cl, first discovered by Andrés Manuel del Río before vanadium was identified in 1830, and named for its vanadium content. It is one of the primary industrial sources of vanadium, a key element in strong alloys for automobile and jet engine parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Mibladen mining district in Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, is a world-renowned locality for exceptional lead minerals hosted in Jurassic carbonates and Infracenomanian conglomerates. This district is geologically famous for producing some of the finest known specimens of vanadinite, often accompanied by baryte, calcite, and goethite, as well as very rare anglesite and cerussite. Collectors prize Mibladen vanadinite for its vibrant orange-red color, perfect crystal habit, and striking contrast with white baryte, making it a cornerstone of any advanced mineral collection. Today, Mibladen remains a top destination for serious collectors seeking high-quality, visually dramatic lead mineral specimens from a single, iconic source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48920458035355,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/3012\/6217\/files\/f4e44a6c-cd13-4d8c-b384-a234f9a976d5.jpg?v=1783299996","url":"https:\/\/www.overtonfamilyjewels.com\/products\/auction-win-6852dbfd-b706-4da3-9057-0b70ba6d3e00","provider":"OFJ's Crystal Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}