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1.85" Lustrous, Yellow-Orange Wulfenite - La Morita Mine, Mexico
This is a gorgeous formation of yellow-orange wulfenite crystals and barite, collected from the La Morita Mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. The wulfenite crystals exhibit a wonderful luster. The largest crystal is just over .7" wide and the entire specimen measures 1.85 x 1.7".
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, its color 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 we strongly recommend washing your hands after handling.
While these crystals are safe to hold, due to the fact that they are lead-based we strongly recommend washing your hands after handling.
SPECIES
Wulfenite & Barite
LOCATION
La Morita Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
SIZE
1.85 x 1.7"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#205009