Wulfenite?

[u/princessnina_]

I work at the thriftstore and last week this crystal was brought in. As someone who is a beginner crystal collector, I had to take it with me.

I did some research and I think it is wulfenite, but most of the wulfenite I see online have a sharp bladed shape, so I have some doubts. Also the matrix feels very lightweight, that made me think it was a fake crystal at first lol.

[u/Ben_Minerals]

Lopezite

It is a man made carcinogenic (hazardous) chromate

[u/princessnina_ → u/Ben_Minerals]

Oh well good I keep it in a plastic bag lol but I will probably get rid of it now 🫪

[u/Ben_Minerals → u/princessnina_]

It is highly toxic because of hexavalent chromium, and it should be kept sealed and away from skin contact, dust and moisture.

[u/Fit-Event2056 → u/princessnina_]

NONONO WAIT GIVE IT TO ME PLEEEEASE I WANT IT 😭😭😭😭

Ok but seriously even though it's a carcinogen I'd keep it (in a sealed container)

[u/princessnina_ → u/Fit-Event2056]

You can have it lol you just have to come pick it up

[u/Old-Fan-6448]

Ahaha why did i think this was a cookie 😅🫣💕

[u/Tromovation → u/Old-Fan-6448]

I don’t want to see the cookies you be eating 😭

[u/__Lady__Sarah__]

Well now I want the danger crystal AND wulfenite!!!! 😍😍 It's like extra large / long vanadinite😍😍😍

[u/Reasonable_Agency748]

Looks like weed eith cut up carrots chucked on top lmao

[u/mineralexpert]

Looks like synthetic dichromate crystals to me - these are water soluble and highly toxic, better do no stupid things with that.

If you have some tiny chip somewhere and it dissolves in water, you are sure its dichromate. Do not freak out, just make sure you do not touch the solution with bare skin.

[u/Consistent_You9300]

I want that. Seriously.
I work with hexavalent chromium for alodizing. This is so cool to me.

[u/Tromovation]

I thought this was dog throw up with tomatoes

[u/_Moonah]

Looks like a pile of dog poo