Pyromorphite
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Highly lustrous, "wet look," apple-green pyromorphite botryoids richly cover the sculptural gossan crust on this fine specimen from a historic locale on Sardinia - the S'Ortu Becciu Mine, Donori. The gossan crust is partially hollow. Classic material from the Manfred Roth Collection of Germany and according to his label, was collected in 1983.
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SpeciesPyromorphite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 5.0 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Sardinia, S'Ortu Becciu Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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neon apple-green to olive crystals with resinous luster, in pipe-organ clusters; prized for color, texture, and European to Chinese localities.Regional guide
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