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Pyromorphite

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A unique miniature of Chinese pyromorphite - unique for the exquisite, almost plant-like appearance of the unusually elongated, bright crystals. Rather than the usual shorter barrel shapes, they twist and bend into a sort of garden.

Product details

Species
PyromorphiteAbout Pyromorphite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.2 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
China, Guangxi, Daoping MineRegional guide →

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 Daoping Mine, China
from Daoping Mine, China: vivid lime-green prisms, hopper terminations, and architectural clusters; a modern, sought-after source for collectors.