Pyromorphite - Kellogg, USA

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specimen
Pyromorphite
SpeciesSize
PyromorphiteMiniature
Comments
Details
ColorsOrange
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 3.1 x 2.7 cm
Species
Description
Perched on just a bit of matrix, this rounded specimen of arsenian pyromorphite is lustrous, translucent, with a bright orange color. The largest rosette measures 1.75 cm across. Ex. Jack Halpern Collection; purchased from longtime friend and dealer in California, A.L. McGuinness in the 1980s.
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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