Vanadinite on black botryoidal manganese oxides

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Vanadinite on black botryoidal manganese oxidesLocale: Taouz, Dra Tafilalet Region, Morocco Approx size: 3 x 1. 75 x 1. 75" Approx weight: 204g STAINING WARNING: the black matrix is a bit soft, specimens may stain surfaces or leave residue when handled. Taouz is a region of Morocco that produces vanadinite crystals that are typically more orange in color compared to the vibrant red specimens of the famed Mibladen region to the north. This specimen has saturated orange to orange red hexagonal

but may simply be quartz

It kinda looks like a skate ramp

Approx size: 480g (1 lb)

This specimen has been inexpertly repaired from at least five pieces

with some pieces of smoky quartz mixed in

Pits are a natural product of polishing

and can make for interesting pieces to cut open

Approx weight: 252g

taking on an other-worldly indigo glow

these nodules have slightly obscene-looking bulbous

No phosphorescence detected

and are among the earliest forms of life—and fossils—on our Earth