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Wulfenite

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Description
Locality: 
Mežica Mines, Mežica, Carinthia Region, Slovenia
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
10.2 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm
Description

A very colorfull specimen, all over covered with glossy, intense orange wulfenite crystals. I show some detail photos to give you an idea about modifications and habits, but still all these glossy, razor sharp steps are much more impressive in person. The specimen is from a recent discovery and represents bets quality for this famous locaity. In fine condition damage-wise.

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