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Pyromorphite

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Edward Strickler
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Pyromorphite, 6.4 cm, from the Wheatley mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Ex Richard V. Gaines collection; Jeff Scovil photo.

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Species
PyromorphiteAbout Pyromorphite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, Pennsylvania, Wheatley MinesRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 369

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Richard V. GainesNot disclosed

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Pyromorphite
Mineral guide
Learn about Pyromorphite
neon apple-green to olive crystals with resinous luster, in pipe-organ clusters; prized for color, texture, and European to Chinese localities.
Pyromorphite
Regional guide
Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mines, USA
Wheatley Mines pyromorphite - classic eastern U.S. locality with grass-green crystals on iron-stained matrix; sharp hexagonal barrels and collector appeal.