Wulfenite. Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Municipality, Durango, Mexico. 13.7 x 10.5 x 7.0 cm (5.39 x 4.13 x 2.76 in...

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Wulfenite
Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Mapimí Municipality, Durango, Mexico
13.7 x 10.5 x 7.0 cm (5.39 x 4.13 x 2.76 in)

Splendid Wulfenite practically smothers the top side of this specimen with hundreds of terminated, elongated crystals (to 1.8 centimeters), each complemented with a lustrous sheen. Characteristic of the locality, the Wulfenite has a rich butterscotch color that is met with darker orange-brown zoning at the center of the crystal. Underneath the Wulfenite is a cabinet-sized gossan matrix that gives the crystals an earthy brown to rust-orange backdrop.

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

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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