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Pyromorphite on Coronadite
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A magnificent cabinet specimen of lime and oil green Pyromorphite crystals on black Coronadite from the MMM mine at Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia. The approximately 9 x 8 cm triangular display face is three-quarters covered with delicate acicular Pyromorphite crystals and a roughly 3 x 3 cm uncovered area of silvery black Coronadite. The Pyromorphite distinctly divides into two phases or groups: smaller, fine acicular yellowish lime green crystals and larger, oil green hexagonal prisms, typically with simple hopper terminations. The smaller crystals average, say, 2 to 3 mm while the larger are about 8 mm, with taller exceptions. Coronadite is a lead-manganese oxide-hydroxide. Both Pyromorphite and Coronadite are well-known minerals from the Broken Hill mines. Many micro-crystals of Pyromorphite covering the area of Coronadite are coated in a thin black film of Coronadite. A very fine cabinet specimen of lime and oil green Pyromorphite on Coronadite from the MMM mine at Broken Hill.
Product details
SpeciesPyromorphite, Coronadite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 7.3 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityAustralia, New South Wales, MMM Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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neon apple-green to olive crystals with resinous luster, in pipe-organ clusters; prized for color, texture, and European to Chinese localities.Regional guide
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