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Wulfenite on Quartz with Pyromorphite from Manhan Lead Mines, Loudville District, 3 km northwest of Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

 
Wulfenite on Quartz with Pyromorphite from Manhan Lead Mines, Loudville District, 3 km northwest of Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Wulfenite on Quartz with Pyromorphite from Manhan Lead Mines, Loudville District, 3 km northwest of Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 39525
Mineral:Wulfenite on Quartz with Pyromorphite
Locality:Manhan Lead Mines, Loudville District, 3 km northwest of Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Description:Many small orange wulfenite crystals scattered over milky quartz crystal matrix with green pyromorphite crystal crusts in areas. The wulfenite crystals that are in recessed cavities were protected from damage are complete and look beautiful under 20x. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #1707; acquired in 1978 from R. Bentley
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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