Vanadinite

Pb5(VO4)3Cl - Mohs Hardness: 2 1/2 - 3. Vanadinite is an important ore of vanadium, and a minor ore of lead where it occurs with more abundant lead minerals. Its distinctive color makes it a very popular mineral among collectors. Vanadinite specimens from some localities may darken and lose transparency upon prolonged exposure to light, so this mineral should ideally be kept away from bright light.
Abstract/Description: Pb5(VO4)3Cl - Mohs Hardness: 2 1/2 - 3. Vanadinite is an important ore of vanadium, and a minor ore of lead where it occurs with more abundant lead minerals. Its distinctive color makes it a very popular mineral among collectors. Vanadinite specimens from some localities may darken and lose transparency upon prolonged exposure to light, so this mineral should ideally be kept away from bright light.
Subject(s): Apache Mine, Arizona, United States
environmental sciences
Title: Vanadinite.
Type of Resource: still image
Genre: natural object
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Abstract/Description: Pb5(VO4)3Cl - Mohs Hardness: 2 1/2 - 3. Vanadinite is an important ore of vanadium, and a minor ore of lead where it occurs with more abundant lead minerals. Its distinctive color makes it a very popular mineral among collectors. Vanadinite specimens from some localities may darken and lose transparency upon prolonged exposure to light, so this mineral should ideally be kept away from bright light.
Identifier(s): rockminx-6-2-3 (IID)
Subject(s): Apache Mine, Arizona, United States
environmental sciences
Held by: The University of Toledo
Location: Digital Initiatives, University of Toledo Libraries
Rights Statement: NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Related Title: UT Department of Environmental Sciences.
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