{"product_id":"vanadinite-on-botryoidal-hematite-morocco","title":"Vanadinite on botryoidal hematite: Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiery orange-red hexagonal vanadinite crystals on a dark black \u0026amp; \u003cspan\u003ebulbous hematite from the Mibladen mining district of Morocco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright red crystals contrast nicely against the hematite. And with this specimen the bubbly nature of the hematite is pronounced and the “broken” bubbles give a glimpse inside the structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotryoidal growth starts with a particulate speck; in this case- iron oxide. Millions of these micro crystals grow outward at (nearly) the same speed in every direction, causing radial growths (bubbles). As \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethese bubbles grow, they can run into or overlap with others, then fusing together to form a botryoidal cluster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece measures roughly 3.5” x 2.75” x 1.25” high. Will come with a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some damage on the vanadinite and it was priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46530874245154,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9554\/1282\/files\/32A81401-7817-408F-B0B3-A626EEC7E9DC.jpg?v=1787505791","url":"https:\/\/www.bedefay.com\/products\/vanadinite-on-botryoidal-hematite-morocco","provider":"Bede Fay: Crystal \u0026 Mineral Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}