Vanadinite on Wulfenite

specimen number:
2062987

location:
Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

description:

Neat combination specimen from this famous locality, sharp blocky crystals of wulfenite measuring to 1.5 cm in size are covering most of both sides of this matrix. These crystals are in turn almost completely covered by brown micro crystals of vanadinite. Very minimal damage along the edges of the piece, this is in good condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.

The Erupcion Mine, located in the Los Lamentos mountains of Chihuahua, Mexico, was discovered and opened around 1920, with primary commercial operations winding down by the late 20th century though intermittent specimen recovery occurred later. Geologically, the mine consists of replacement deposits formed within Cretaceous limestone, where hydrothermal activity and subsequent oxidation led to rich secondary mineral zones. It is globally famous for producing world-class wulfenite specimens, characterized by thick, tabular, highly lustrous crystals with vibrant orange, yellow, and brown hues.

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