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Pyromorphite

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An excellent lustrous specimen of Pyromorphite from the Wheatley Mine, Pennsylvania, USA. The Pyromorphite forming lots of rich intergrown crystals. Several of the cavities are lined with sharp rich deep to mid green lustrous crystals to 4mm. A matrix of a thin walled cellular Quartz with light brown Fe oxide forms the host for the Pyromorphite. A beautifully rich specimen from this classic old USA Lead mine.

Product details

SpeciesPyromorphite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.5 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUSA, Pennsylvania, Wheatley Mines

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$750.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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 Wheatley Mines, USA
Wheatley Mines pyromorphite - classic eastern U.S. locality with grass-green crystals on iron-stained matrix; sharp hexagonal barrels and collector appeal.