About Wulfenite
Lead molybdate, known for its bright orange-red to yellow tabular or pyramidal crystals with an adamantine luster. It's an energizing stone promoting creativity, manifestation, acceptance, and flow between chakras.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Orange, Red, Brown, Grey, rarely Green
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of transformation and creativity. Believed to promote acceptance of the less positive aspects of life. Enhances artistic expression.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Tower
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents breaking down old structures to allow for creativity and passion- aligning with Wulfenite.
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes manifesting creative passion into reality- resonating with this stone.
Associated Deities
Pele
Pantheon: Hawaiian
Domain: Volcanoes- Fire- Passion- Creation
Rationale: Pele's fiery and creative nature aligns with Wulfenite's energy.
Sekhmet
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: War- Healing- Power- Sun
Rationale: Sekhmet's potent- transformative fire energy connects to Wulfenite.
Metaphysical Uses
Creative Stimulation Altar
Transformation Facilitation Meditation
Earth Fire Connection Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Wulfenite is classified as a molybdate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is PbMoO4. Common crystal habits include thin tabular to pyramidal.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Molybdate mineral
- Chemical Formula: PbMoO4
- IMA Symbol: Wul[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Orange-yellow, yellow, honey-yellow, reddish-orange, rarely colorless, grey, brown, olive-green and even black
- Crystal Habit: Thin tabular to pyramidal
- Twinning: Twins on the [001] common
- Cleavage: On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
- Luster: Adamantine, resinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to opaque
Associated Minerals
- Mimetite
- Vanadinite
- Cerussite
- Galena
- Stolzite (tungsten analogue)
- (common in oxidized zones of lead deposits)