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Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 18225
Mineral:Pyromorphite
Locality:Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Bright green pyromorphite on brown pickering matrix. There are two main areas of pyromorphite crystals (specimen could be split into 2 smaller specimens). Many crystals show cavernous terminations. Good color. Collected ca. 1900.
Overall Size:7x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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