Vanadinite
✦ Stone of Stamina ✦ ⚠ Handle With Care
☠️ Don't Wear / Don't Make Elixirs🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily
Crystal lore: 🎨 Creativity🔥 Confidence🎯 Focus
Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl
Apatite supergroup, vanadate mineral.
Properties
A copper coin scratches it.
| Chemical formula | Pb₅(VO₄)₃Cl |
|---|---|
| Elements | Pb, V, O, Cl |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Mohs hardness | 3 |
| Density | 6.88 g/cm³ |
| Streak | straw |
| Color | yellow, brown, red brown, vermilion |
| IMA symbol | Vna |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 8.BN.05 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- ☠️ Don't Wear / Don't Make Elixirs A lead vanadate.
- 🪶 Soft, Scratches Easily Mohs 3: softer than a steel knife, so it scratches easily. Store it apart from harder stones.
This stone is in the Handle With Care collection; see the safety section below.
⚠ Handle With Care Moderate caution
Why: Lead vanadate chloride. It contains lead and vanadium, both harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
Safe handling: Wash your hands after handling. Don't lick it, put it in your mouth, or make elixirs with it. Don't cut or grind it. Display it out of reach of children and pets.
Sources: Wikipedia: Vanadinite · ATSDR ToxFAQs: Lead · Mindat: Vanadinite. General safety information only, not medical advice. More on safe handling.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Zimapán, Mexico
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Varieties & related stones
✨ Metaphysical & Folklore
💧 Elixir safety: This stone is hazardous: never use it for water or drinking elixirs.
These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.
Bright red vanadinite is linked to creativity and stamina.
💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)
Tiger's EyeA natural partner for focus; Tiger's Eye also adds confidence.
CarnelianPaired in tradition for creativity, with Carnelian bringing motivation as well.
HematiteBoth carry the theme of focus, so together they're thought to reinforce it.
Red JasperA natural partner for stamina; Red Jasper also adds motivation.
Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies vanadinite's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.
Learn more
- Vanadinite on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q407251 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)