Vanadinite (Var: Endlichite) after Wulfenite, Mexico
Location: Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos Mountains (Sierra de Los Lamentos), Municipality of Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico
Dimensions: 9 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 82.5 grams
Location: Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos Mountains (Sierra de Los Lamentos), Municipality of Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico
Dimensions: 9 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 82.5 grams
Location: Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos Mountains (Sierra de Los Lamentos), Municipality of Ahumada, Chihuahua, Mexico
Dimensions: 9 × 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Weight: 82.5 grams
This old time specimen features Vanadinite of the Endlichite variety formed as a secondary mineral after Wulfenite. Originating from the Erupcion Mine within the Los Lamentos Mountains range, it showcases classic crystallization indicative of the region's unique geochemical environment. The Los Lamentos Mountains are well-known for producing distinctive mineral specimens, making this piece a notable addition for collectors specializing in Mexican mineralogy and specimens demonstrating mineral replacement processes.
Ex. Boby Reynolds Collection
