Acid-Lime Pyromorphite Cluster, Guangxi, China

SKU · ETO1003
$145.45
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Acid-lime pyromorphite from Guangxi: a thicket of stubby hexagonal barrels, every face roughened by a second generation of smaller crystals. Mounted on a clear acrylic block. 9.9 × 8.1 × 2.8 cm, 170 g.

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Specimen details

MineralPyromorphite
Locality
Crystal system
Chemical formulaPb5(PO4)3Cl
Dimensions9.9 cm × 8.1 cm × 2.8 cm
Weight170 g
ColorGreen
ConditionNo damage on display faces

About this specimen

Acid-lime green, and glittering with it. This pyromorphite is a thicket of stubby hexagonal barrels, every crystal face roughened by a second generation of smaller crystals grown on top, which is what breaks the light into so many small points. The colour is the sharp yellow-green of new spring foliage, darkening in the hollows between barrels and paling toward mint along the right-hand edge.

Pyromorphite is a lead chlorophosphate, Pb5(PO4)3Cl, and a secondary mineral: it grows in the oxidised upper zones of lead deposits, out of the chemical ruins of galena. Guangxi is one of the classic sources for material in this bright green. The species is soft at Mohs 3.5 to 4 and the crystal tips are brittle, so lift it by the matrix and keep fingers clear of the growth.

The plate runs 9.9 × 8.1 × 2.8 cm and weighs 170 g. It comes fixed with white putty to a clear acrylic block, tilted so the crystal field turns toward the viewer. The photographs were taken of this exact plate.

About Pyromorphite

Pyromorphite is a phosphate mineral prized by collectors for its exceptional color range, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Pyromorphite in our encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Pyromorphite natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Acid-Lime Pyromorphite Cluster, Guangxi, China
Acid-Lime Pyromorphite Cluster, Guangxi, China
$145.45