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Plumbogummite pseudomorph after Pyromorphite

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A very sculptural specimen that features several large bouquets of yellow-green Pyromorphite crystals, reaching up to 4.4 centimeters, that have pseudomorphed to bright, sky-blue Plumbogummite, all of which is presented on a gossan matrix. Most of the pseudomorphed crystals show excellent hoppering at the terminations, partially revealing some of the original Pyromorphite material. Along the bottom of the specimen are Pyromorphite crystals that had yet to be replaced by the Plumbogummite, offering a gorgeous color contrast. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

Product details

SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions14.0 x 21.0 x 13.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$47,500.00
purchased from Heritage Auctions (Dan Kennedy's collection)
Dan KennedNot disclosed

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Plumbogummite
Mineral guide
Learn about Plumbogummite
sky-blue to turquoise botryoidal coatings and pseudomorphs after pyromorphite; prized for sharp blue pseudomorphs and vivid botryoidal forms.
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Plumbogummite from Yangshuo Mine, China
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