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Wulfenite and Mimetite on Barite from Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

 
Wulfenite and Mimetite on Barite from Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

Wulfenite and Mimetite on Barite from Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 23411
Mineral:Wulfenite and Mimetite on Barite
Locality:Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona
Description:Exceptionally large crystals of transparent, orange wulfenite (up to 14 mm!) on barite matrix, with scattered 1 mm mimetite crystals overgrown on the wulfenite. One area has incomplete crystals, but the unusually large wulfenite crystals are noteworthy.
Overall Size:6x5x5 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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