Druzy Vanadinite on Barite/Hematite - Morocco This is the state fossil

This is the state fossil of Wyoming and is considered the most commonly excavated fossil in the world

After millions of years of wear

There is also some matrix left

and patience

Druzy Vanadinite on Barite/Hematite - Morocco This is the state fossilVanadite specimens are very popular. Vanadinite is a mineral that is composed of vanadium, lead, oxygen, and chlorine. Vanadinite typically forms in arid climates alongside other lead based minerals. Vanadinite can form in brown, yellow, orange, or red crystals. Vanadinite is easily identifiable from its hexagonal crystals. Some of the most prized specimens are bright cherry red with lustrous crystals. This mineral is often found in Argentina,