Wulfenite

specimen number:
2063141

location:
Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

description:

Beautiful thumbnail specimen showing a grouping of parallel color tabular wulfenite crystals 1.4 x 1.1 x 0.4 cm in size perched perfectly up on matrix. In great condition.

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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