Wulfenite, Baryte

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Wulfenite of substantial quality actually came out of this mine in several small pockets, particularly in the early 1980s. This glistening, wet-luster wulfenite is one such, perched on beautiful baryte for contrast. It was always rare here, and few crystals of this size (approx. 1 inch) were ever found and saved, making this a beautiful but also an important historic piece from the region. The color is intense and fiery with glassy surfaces, as with the best of Red Cloud mine material from Arizona. But the association is unique, as is the slightly curving style of this crystal.