Wulfenite. Some of the finest examples of the mineral wulfenite come from Arizona mines. This specimen was collected in 1891 from the Globe Mine, Arizona. Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral revered for its tabular structure and brilliant yellow to orange color. It is highly prized by mineral collectors.
In 2017, wulfenite became the state mineral of Arizona.
From the mineral collection of Brigham Young University Department of Geology, Provo, Utah. Photograph by Andrew Silver.
Photographer: Andrew Silver
Photo Date: circa 1985