Wulfenite. Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Municipality, Durango, Mexico. 12.1 x 9.1 x 7.0 cm (4.76 x 3.58 x 2.76 in)...

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Wulfenite
Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Municipality, Durango, Mexico
12.1 x 9.1 x 7.0 cm (4.76 x 3.58 x 2.76 in)

Here is an excellent specimen of Ojuela Wulfenite, presenting a jagged and rolling landscape of sharply terminated, elongated, pyramidal Wulfenite crystals pointing in every direction across a limonitic matrix. Many of the more sizable crystals throughout the piece, up to 1.2 centimeters, are doubly-terminated. Surrounding the crystals are smaller, velvety, dark brown clusters of what is most likely Mottramite. The associations of Motramite offer a nice contrast to the typical butterscotch orange color of the Wulfenite.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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