Wulfenite Crystal Plate — Display Piece

$420.33
Chemical FormulaPbMoO₄
Crystal SystemTetragonal
Mohs Hardness3
Specific Gravity6.82
LusterAdamantine to resinous
TransparencyTransparent to translucent

Red Cloud wulfenite is the benchmark — tabular orange crystals so thin they seem pressed, arranged in plates that catch light from every angle. Arizona law has since restricted col…

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Description

There are objects in this world that carry the weight of unimaginable time. Red Cloud wulfenite is the benchmark — tabular orange crystals so thin they seem pressed, arranged in plates that catch light from every angle. Arizona law has since restricted collecting. These specimens from peak production years (1970s–90s) represent a geological moment that cannot be repeated.

This specimen originates from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, one of the world’s most significant localities for this type of material. Collectors and scientists have drawn from this region for generations, and for good reason: the combination of geological conditions here produces specimens of exceptional quality and clarity.

Every specimen is unique. Photographs approximate the visual experience, but the real thing — its weight, its luster under a raking light, the way it catches the corner of your eye — can only be experienced directly.

Formation

This specimen formed through geological processes operating over timescales that dwarf human history. The specific combination of chemistry, temperature, pressure, and time at this locality produced material of exceptional quality that makes it a valued addition to any serious collection.

Locality

Wulfenite Crystal Plate — Display Piece from Red Cloud Mine, La Paz County, Arizona. This locality is known for producing specimens of exceptional quality.

Collector Notes

Display away from direct sunlight; some minerals fade under prolonged UV exposure.