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Pyromorphite

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A classic and aesthetic miniature of lustrous, "wet look," apple-green pyromorphite prisms from the Les Farges Mine of France. The crystals reach 1.6 cm and the two, upright prisms are fantastically hoppered/caverous. Apple-green pyromorphites of this color and style are considered the most desirable Les Farges pyromorphite varietal. This mine has been closed since 1981. Ex. John Ydren Collection.

Product details

SpeciesPyromorphite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityFrance, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Les Farges Mine

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 Les Farges Mine, France
from Les Farges Mine, France - olive to yellow-green barrel prisms with sculptural crusts; prized for rarity and its brief collecting window.