Orange, Windowpane Wulfenite Crystals - Mexico

This is a cluster of orange-yellow wulfenite crystals on a limonite matrix, collected from Mexico. The matrix required glue stabilization due to crumbling.

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.

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SPECIES
Wulfenite
LOCATION
Mexico
SIZE
2 x 1.8"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#163158