Wulfenite
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Wulfenite is a lead molybdate mineral with the formula PbMoO4.
It can be most often found as thin tabular crystals with a bright orange-red to yellow-orange color, sometimes brown, although the color can be highly variable. In its yellow form it is sometimes called "yellow lead ore".
Wulfenite is named for F. X. Wulfen, an Australian mineralogist.
Wulfenite is found in many localities, associated with lead ores. It is highly prized by collectors of mineral specimens.
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