Wulfenite
Wulfenite is a mineral with the chemical formula PbMoO4. It has a Mohs hardness of 3 - 3.5 and resinous to subadamantine luster.
Wulfenite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | PbMoO4 |
| Mohs hardness | 3 - 3.5 |
| Luster | Resinous to subadamantine |
| Typical colors | Yellow to orange, red, brown, and green |
| Formation | Typically formed in the oxidized zones of lead-molybdenum deposits |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3–3.5 — soft
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