Wulfenite, Chrysocolla

This specimen features an abundance of bright orange, gemmy, lustrous wulfenite crystals in classic "windowpane" tabular formations, which richly adorn much of the surface. The matrix also contains patches of turquoise-coloured chrysocolla, a secondary copper mineral typical of this locality and offering a pleasing colourful touch to the specimen.

These eye-catching crystals are characteristic of the Rowley Mine, located in the Painted Rock Mountains, approximately 27 miles west of Gila Bend, Arizona. Discovered in 1900, the mine began production around 1909, with its final recorded commercial activity in 1923. Today, it is worked on a small scale for mineral specimens and occasional copper minerals such as massive chrysocolla.

Renowned for producing some of the finest wulfenite in North America, the Rowley Mine is celebrated for its vibrant orange colour and sharply formed crystals. This specimen is an excellent example of the locality’s classic material, showcasing the striking aesthetic for which Rowley wulfenite has become highly prized among collectors.