Vanadinite: Metaphysical & Geological Properties, Images

Vanadinite Specimen picture — Image Credit: Ivar Leidus - Own work Creative Commons

About Vanadinite

Lead chloro-vanadate of the Apatite group, known for its bright red to orange hexagonal crystals. It's an energizing stone that stimulates focus, creativity, stamina, and manifestation. (Lead content, handle with care).

Primary Hues

Red, Orange-Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, often forms hexagonal prismatic or tabular crystals, or botryoidal masses with resinous/adamantine luster

Metaphysical Properties

An energizing and creative stone. Believed to stimulate mental focus, enhance stamina, promote thrift, and connect with Earth energies. Aids in achieving goals.

Affirmation

I am energized, creative, and manifest my goals.

Chakra Connection

Root
Sacral
Solar Plexus

Astrological Alignment

Aries
Scorpio
Leo

Planetary Influence

Mars
Pluto
Sun

Elemental Energy

Fire
Earth

Vibrational Number

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Geological & Scientific Details

Vanadinite is classified as a vanadate minerals apatite group mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is Pb5(VO4)3Cl. Common crystal habits include prismatic or nodular; may be acicular, hairlike, fibrous; rarely rounded, globular.

Key Geological Properties:

Mineral Category: Vanadate minerals Apatite group
Chemical Formula: Pb5(VO4)3Cl
IMA Symbol: Vna[1]
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Formula Mass (g/mol): 1416.27 g/mol
Crystal Habit: Prismatic or nodular; may be acicular, hairlike, fibrous; rarely rounded, globular
Cleavage: None
Streak: Brownish yellow
Diaphaneity: Transparent, translucent or opaque

VANADINITE

(Lead vanadate chloride, apatite group)