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Wulfenite

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Wulfenite

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Description
Locality: 
Staro Igrčevo Mine, Mežica, Carinthia Region, Slovenia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.1 × 8.6 × 6 cm
Description

Isolated groups and single crystals set on very light matrix. Wulfenite crystals are glossy and show modified habit. Contrast of nearly white matrix and vibrant ornage wulfenite crystals is very nice. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

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