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Pyromorphite

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Description
Locality: 
San Luis Mine, San José, Guazapares Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.3 × 2.9 × 2 cm
Description

A very uncommon and sought-after pyromorphite from San Luis Mine in Guazapares. The green colour is very intense and the lustre is very good. The crystals are associated covering completely a geode. It is completely free of damage and much better on the hand.

Acquired 40 years ago already (1977), it is an Ex Gerard Vogel specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyromorphite

Formula: 
Pb5(PO4)3Cl
Strunz: 
8.BN.05
Crystal System: 
Hexagonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Zschopau, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany

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