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Wulfenite

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Description
Locality: 
Tsumeb Mine, Otavi Highlands, Namibia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.3 × 2 × 1.7 cm
Description

High-quality wulfenite specimen from Tsumeb Mine, one of the world’s most famous localities for this species. The main crystal is sharply formed, highly lustrous, and intensely colored, measuring 10 mm across, and is prominently elevated on its natural matrix. Crystal faces are crisp and well defined, with clean edges and strong surface quality. The surrounding matrix provides excellent contrast and stable presentation. A refined miniature specimen from this classic locality, representing the high crystallization standards for which Tsumeb wulfenite is renowned.

Mineral Data
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Wulfenite

Formula: 
Pb(MoO4)
Strunz: 
7.GA.05
Crystal System: 
Tetragonal
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Bad Bleiberg, Bleiberg District, Gailtaler Alpen & Karnische Alpen, Carinthia, Austria

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