Wulfenite for sale: minerals from Morocco and Mexico
With their yellow, orange and honey-brown crystals, wulfenites are easily recognised by their flat, geometric forms. The pieces currently available from Le Monde Minéral come mainly from Morocco, together with one wulfenite from Mexico. Depending on the piece, the crystals may form numerous thin plates across the matrix or appear as thicker, more isolated growths.
Browse the wulfenites currently available for sale below.
Flat crystals with varied colours
Wulfenite is a lead molybdate with the chemical formula PbMoO₄. It crystallises in the tetragonal system and generally forms in the oxidised zones of lead deposits. Its characteristic crystals are often square or rectangular plates. Some are extremely thin and partly translucent, while others are thicker and stand out more clearly from the surrounding rock.
Colours range from pale yellow to orange, with red, brown or honey tones also occurring. Crystal thickness and orientation influence the way light passes through the mineral and can noticeably change its appearance. Wulfenite has a relatively low hardness of 2.5 to 3 on the Mohs scale, so well-exposed crystals require careful handling.
What makes each wulfenite different?
A piece may stand out because of one clearly defined crystal, a dense covering of plates, a strong colour or a marked contrast with the matrix. Sharp outlines, preserved edges, crystal thickness and overall distribution all help distinguish one wulfenite from another.
Wulfenite prices can vary according to size, provenance, crystal definition, colour and overall condition. Actual-item photos and videos show each piece from several angles, making it easier to examine the crystallisation and select the mineral that best matches your preferences.
