Introduction: Wulfenite is usually bright yellow to orange. It is a fairly rare mineral, a lead molybdate. The Austrian mineralogist, Ernst Anton Wulfing (1860-1930), first discovered this mineral.
Distribution: Tsumeb Mine, Kuiseb Springs
Composition: Molybdate
Crystal system: Tetragonal
Lustre: Resinous, adamantine
Streak: White
Hardness: 2.75-3