Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral with the formula Pb Mo O 4. It often occurs as thin tabular crystals with a bright orange-red to yellow-orange color, sometimes brown, although the color can be highly variable. In its yellow form it is sometimes called "yellow lead ore".

2024年7月1日 · Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral with the chemical formula PbMoO4. It is known for its striking crystal formations, which are typically square or tabular in shape, and can range in color from yellow to orange-red. Some specimens may appear translucent, while others can be quite transparent.

Wulfenite is a lead molybdate oxide mineral that crystallizes in the form of masses, squares, or small prismatic, and tiny tabular crystals. This mineral is usually golden orange or yellow, but can be found as blue, red, grey, white, and even colorless. The color hues come from tiny traces of chromium within the crystal.

Tungsten-rich variety of wulfenite (compare also Stolzite-Wulfenite Series). It was proposed as a new mineral, but is considered a structural variant of wulfenite (unlike wulfenite, it crystallises in space group I4 due to W-Mo ordering; Jury et al., 2001...

Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral known for its vibrant colors, ranging from orange and yellow to red and brown. It has a unique adamantine luster and forms in various crystal shapes. Wulfenite is a rare mineral belonging to the class of minerals called molybdates and if found in large amounts it can be used for the extraction of molybdenum.

2018年6月21日 · Wulfenite is a part of the Molybdate family. It has an adamantine and resinous luster and forms outstanding crystals. It’s commonly found as a thin and tubular crystal, with colors that range from yellow-orange, olive green, to bright red-orange.

Wulfenite is a favorite among mineral collectors. It forms outstanding crystals and aggregates in a vibrant color that few minerals can match. Wulfenite forms a series with the rarer mineral Stolzite, which contains tungsten in place of the molybdenum. Wulfenite is named in honor of Austrian mineralogist Franz Xavier von Wulfen (1728-1805).

Wulfenite. Comments: Tabular crystal druse of brownish orange wulfenite on matrix. Location: Ahumada mine, Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico. Scale: Crystal size 5-10 mm. © Dave Barthelmy

wulfenite, lead molybdate, PbMoO 4, a minor source of molybdenum and the second most common molybdenum mineral. It occurs in the oxidized zone of lead and molybdenum deposits. Fine crystals have been found at Příbram, Czech Republic; Yuma County, Ariz., U.S.; and Mapimi, Durango, Mex.

2022年8月18日 · Wulfenite is a vibrant yellow, orange, or red gemstone beloved by collectors for its diamond-like luster and high refractive properties. Learn wulfenite’s healing properties, prices, and properties!