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Wulfenite - Helena mine, Crna, Mezica, Slovenia
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Wulfenite - Helena mine, Crna, Mezica, Slovenia

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This wulfenite from the Helena Mine in the Mežica mining district of Slovenia (formerly Yugoslavia) features a cluster of orange-hued crystals set against a light-colored matrix of massive calcite.

The crystals exhibit a particularly interesting morphology: their growth begins with a tabular base, upon which a pyramidal crystallization then develops, sometimes giving rise to characteristic bipyramidal forms.

The stacking and overlapping of crystals create a highly textured surface, with numerous fairly lustrous faces that catch the light.

The specimen thus offers a beautiful combination of color, luster, and diversity of crystalline forms, typical of wulfenites from this famous Slovenian locality.

6.4 x 4.5 x 2.6 cm.

Highlights of this specimen:

- Remarkable crystal morphology, with tabular bases on which a second phase of pyramidal growth has developed, giving rise to the bipyramidal forms characteristic of Mežica wulfenites.
- A classic and sought-after provenance: the Mežica mines are a historic European locality for wulfenite.

For your information:

Wulfenite is a lead molybdate with the formula PbMoO₄. The Helena Mine is part of the famous Mežica mining district in Slovenia, a major historic lead-bearing district whose mineralizations have produced remarkable wulfenites.

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3288-LM2T

Characteristics

Mineral
Wulfenite
Size
Small cabinet ( max. 9,4 cm)
Origin (country)
Slovenia

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