A top quality specimen of blood red, flattened, tabular hexagonal crystals of vanadinite densely covering a base from the famous Mibladen Mining District, Morocco. The vanadinite crystals have an intense dark red to bright red color and a strong glassy luster. The crystals are sharp and well shaped. The piece is very fresh and sparkling. For references see May - June 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record - Vol. 44, No. 3. In superb condition.
Fine beauty!