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Wulfenite

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Killer group of five (5) wulfenites from the now closed Red Cloud mine in La Paz Co., Arizona. The group includes three (3) single crystals, one V-twinned crystal group, and a small cluster of 5 or so crystals. All of these were once in the Arthur Montgomery collection and were likely collected by Art with his collecting buddy Ed Over, during his many forays into the Arizona outback in the 1930s. THIS MATERIAL IS EASILY DISTINGUISHABLE from more modern, less hefty crystals. Hauck purchased them from Montgomery! I couldn't bear to break up such a neat set to sell them separately. What a treasure! The crystals are all of the best quality with outstanding luster and bright orange-red color. 2.4 x 1.3 x 0.6, 1.9 x 1.8 x 0.5, 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.1, 1.7 x 1.9 x 0.4, 2.0 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm

Product details

SpeciesWulfenite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Wulfenite
Mineral guide
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brilliant warm colors and square crystals; prized for rarity of pristine specimens and famed localities like Red Cloud, Touissit, Ojuela.
Wulfenite
Regional guide
Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, Arizona, USA
Red Cloud Mine, Arizona — wulfenite prized for saturated orange-red tablets, high luster, and upright, glassy crystals; renowned desert locality for collectors.