Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 81990
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| Mineral: | Pyromorphite
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| Locality: | Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent olive-green pyromorphite crystals on brown limonite-rich matrix. The pyromorphite crystals are hexagonal form with basal pinacoid terminations. A rich pyromorphite specimen from the famous mine that closed in 1920. Ex. John H. Marshall (1931-2008) collection #2439; ex. Hingham Geologic Collection No. 59D |
| Overall Size: | 8x8x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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