Wulfenite: The Official State Mineral of Arizona by Evan Jones

In 2017, SB-2092 was passed by the Arizona State Senate proclaiming the tetragonal lead molybdate wulfenite as the official Arizona State Mineral, joining turquoise as the Official State Gem, copper as the Official State Metal, and petrified wood as the Official State Fossil. In this presentation, we will explore why and how SB-2092 came to be, who was involved and why wulfenite was selected. Arizona boasts the largest number of world class wulfenite specimen producing localities and at last count well over 200 documented wulfenite occurrences in the state. We’ll delve into what are arguably judged the best wulfenite localities in Arizona punctuated with numerous site photos and specimen photos from top mineral collections.
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[@glennhales617]

Great presentation Evan! Thanks for all the info and photos.

[@zomaa777]

Thank you again for lending your insights to the collections of mines and the qualities inherent to their region.

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

Friggin Awesome ! Im going to the Red Cloud soon

[@Truthbringspeace]

This was awesome especially for me who has just begun collecting minerals.

[@suzannehedderly1331]

Great presentation! Very interesting. You wouldn't happen to be related to Dick Jones would you? I have a box of old windowpane wulfenite and some wulfenite/'mimitite combo. Lovely things.

[@ImaginationHobbies]

Nice

[@katsiduzynski488]

Are Wulfenite specimens only found underground, or can one find them on the desert's surface? Just wondering. Thanks!