Wulfenite

specimen number:
2062627

location:
Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

description:
Thick lustrous caramel colored crystals of wulfenite to 1.2 cm on edge covering most of one side of matrix. Minimal damage present along the edges of the piece, all of the prominent crystals are in very good condition. Nice for this classic Mexican locality. The specimen comes with a 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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