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Empirical formula: MoO4Pb
a: 5.470 Å
b: 5.470 Å
c: 12.180 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 364.44 Å3
Space group: I41/a
Calculated density: 6.691 g/cm3
Z: 4
Formula weight: 367.138 g/mole
R(F): 0.2000
Common name: Wulfenite
ICSD collection code: 39137
Short description: Wulfenite is a minor ore of lead used mainly as a collection piece.
Keyword: collection piece
Keyword: lead ore
Citation of a publication: Reference: Memoirs of the College of Science, University of Kyoto, Series B 24 (1957) p155 Authors: ARAKI, T
IUPAC name: Lead molybdate
Layman's explanation: Wulfenite was named after FX Wulffen who was an Austrian mineralogist. It was first discovered at lead mines at Bleigerg in Carinthia in the 18th century. Wulfenite is a minor ore of lead and found in hydrothermal replacement deposits. It is usually just a collection piece given that it comes in beautiful yellow, orange, red, white, and brownish crystals. Bright yellow wulfenite crystals are found in New Mexico and Utah while red crystals are found in Arizona.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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