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2" Lustrous, Orange Wulfenite Crystals - La Morita Mine, Mexico
This is a gorgeous formation of orange wulfenite crystals on matrix, collected from the La Morita Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. The wulfenite crystals exhibit a wonderful silky luster. The largest crystal is .37" wide and the entire specimen measures 2 x 1.35".
It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
Wulfenite is a lead based, molybdate mineral with a chemical formula Pb(MoO4). It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zones of hydrothermal lead deposits, with coloring ranging anywhere between yellow to bright orange and red, and occasionally brown. Typically forming as tabular, stubby or pyramidal crystals, this unique mineral can be both brilliantly transparent and opaque.
While these crystals are safe to hold, due to the fact that they are lead-based, washing your hands following handling is strongly suggested.
While these crystals are safe to hold, due to the fact that they are lead-based, washing your hands following handling is strongly suggested.
SPECIES
Wulfenite & Mimetite
LOCATION
La Morita Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
SIZE
2 x 1.35"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#183936