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Pyromorphite, Cerussite

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Highly lustrous, "wet-look," apple-green pyromorphite crystals are capped by reticulated cerussite on this very SHOWY and EXCELLENT, two-sided piece from a very small, 2007 find at the famous Daoping Mine of China. The green color is gorgeous and one of the spindled crystals is hoppered.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Cerussite
Mineral guide
Learn about Cerussite
lead carbonate famed for adamantine luster, dramatic V-twins and snowflake reticulations; prized from Tsumeb, Mibladen and Ojuela.
Cerussite
Regional guide
Cerussite from Daoping Mine, China
from Daoping Mine, China - yellow to straw-yellow crystals with pale green coatings, prized for luster, color, and its pyromorphite associations.