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Pyromorphite

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A forest green group of small crystals ON MATRIX from a great American classic locality that has been closed for more than 100 years. Often we see just crusts or thick coatings that completely hide the matrix; but this cluster rests nicely on a well-trimmed rock matrix that gives it better display and contrast than usual! These pieces are few and far between. Most pyro collectors must have one or more of these rarities for their collections to be complete.

Product details

SpeciesPyromorphite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Pennsylvania, Wheatley Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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.