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A Beautiful Gem
This is vanadinite, a mineral that is formed by the oxidation of lead ore deposits like Galena. This was first discovered in 1801 in Mexico but has since been found in several other places, including South America, Europe, Africa, and North America. It is also a pretty uncommon mineral.
It is also found in clusters of red hexagonal crystals, like this batch discovered in Morocco in North Africa. Vanadinite is also known as the main industrial ores of vanadium metal.
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