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Pyromorphite

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From the now well-known finds in China that took their place alongside Bunker Hill and Les Farges as "major" for the species - a sizeable and rich specimen from the Marty Zinn collection. This specimen has an interesting bi-colored effect, due to a coating on the crystals on the upper part of the specimen, which contrasts with the more typical color and luster of the crystals around the bottom. This material has of course become a lot more scarce since the end of mining around 2 years back.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 5.3 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.