Minerals / Vanadinite. Unknown origin.

Vanadinite  Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl is a mineral which forms in the oxidation zones of lead deposits, and is commonly referred to as a secondary mineral of lead. It is in a series of minerals which include mimetite and pyromorphite. The crystals in this specimen are orange and hexagonal. but sadly the origin of this specimen is unknown.  

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