Vanadinite - Morocco This genus of shrimp thrived

This genus of shrimp thrived during the Jurassic Period (200 to 145 million years ago)

their shells were straight instead of coiled

acted just as oysters today

it is actually just a crystalized formation consisting of the chemical formula Al2SiO5

Vanadinite - Morocco This genus of shrimp thrivedMorocco is famous for its specimens of vanadinite Over recent years many bright cherry red examples have been unearthed. The contrast between vanadinite crystal and its matrix can be breathtaking. Vanadite 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