Wulfenite with Calcite, Vanadinite

specimen number:
9507068

location:
Erupcion Mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico

description:
Lustrous caramel colored tabular crystals of wulfenite to 1.0 cm in size on a calcite coated matrix. Tiny micro crystals of vanadinite are scattered throughout. This is in good 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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