PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- GROUP Phosphates
- COMPOSITION Pb5(VO4)3Cl
- COLOR Orange red, yellow
- CRYSTALLINE SYSTEM Hexagonal
- CRYSTALLINE HABIT Hexagonal prisms
- HARDNESS 3
- FRACTURE Uneven, brittle
- EXFOLIATION Null
- GLOSS Adamantine
- STRIP Whitish / yellowish
- TRANSPARENCY From transparent to opaque
- SPECIFIC WEIGHT 6.9
MINERALOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The vanadinite is a lead chloride vanadiate that belongs to the apatite. It is usually red, although it can also be yellow or brown. It forms prismatic and tabular crystals, sometimes acicular or hairy, and very rarely presents a compact form.
The vanadinite appears as a secondary material in oxidation zones of lead deposits. Sometimes it can be associated with other minerals such as limonite, the galena or the barite.
Deposits: United States
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
The vanadinite is associated with the base chakra and is considered a stone of connection with mother earth. Helps balance mental chatter facilitating meditation. It promotes understanding and helps define and focus objectives. Physically, vanadinite is indicated for difficulties in the respiratory system and stimulates the flow of body energy.
