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Pyromorphite

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An outstanding Wheatley pyro from this classic US loclality, surely dating to the late 1800s when crystals of such robust form were found. For a thumb, its the best I have seen from here. But moreover, its the best quality you could get, in any size, for the locality.

Product details

SpeciesPyromorphite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.5 x 1.7 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.