Vanadate Minerals
Vanadate Minerals
Vanadate minerals are those minerals containing the orthovanadate (VO43−), pyrovanadate (V2O74−), or higher, anion group. Both the Dana and the Strunz mineral classifications place the vanadates in with the phosphate minerals.
Vanadinite
Vanadinite
From Morocco
Vanadinite
Vanadinite
Chemical Formula : Pb5(VO4)3Cl
Mohs Scale : 3 - 4
Crystal System : Hexagonal
Specific gravity : 6.8–7.1
It is one of the main industrial ores of the vanadium and a minor source of lead.
From Morocco
Vanadinite
Vanadinite
From Morocco
Baryte & Vanadinite
Baryte & Vanadinite
From Morocco