Red Cloud Mine

USA · Arizona
Wulfenite from Red Cloud Mine, USA
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The Red Cloud Mine in La Paz County, Arizona, is world-famous for the finest wulfenite — brilliant orange-red tabular crystals.

About Red Cloud Mineextended article

What it is known for

Red Cloud wulfenite occurs as lustrous, deep red-orange tabular crystals on matrix, widely regarded as the species' benchmark.

What collectors look for

Saturated red-orange wulfenite crystals, undamaged and well-positioned on matrix, are the prize; classic Red Cloud pieces are highly valued.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Red Cloud Mine?

Red Cloud Mine is a mineral locality in Arizona, USA.

What minerals are found at Red Cloud Mine?

Minerals from Red Cloud Mine include Wulfenite.

What is Red Cloud Mine known for?

The Red Cloud Mine in La Paz County, Arizona, is world-famous for the finest wulfenite — brilliant orange-red tabular crystals.

References & databases

Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.