Guangxi, China

Lemon-Yellow Pyromorphite on Matrix, Guangxi, China

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Lemon-yellow pyromorphite crystals in ragged barrel-shaped sprays run up the face of this Guangxi plate, set against a low cream to pale-olive crust and a grey-brown, iron-stained host rock. The colour is acid citrus rather than the deep green usually associated with the species.

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MineralPyromorphite
LocalityGuangxi, China
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaPb5(PO4)3Cl
Dimensions6.1 cm × 3.3 cm × 4.1 cm
Weight105 g
ColorGreen
SizeSmall Cabinet (2–4 inches / 5–10 cm)
SpeciesPyromorphite

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About this specimen

Lemon-yellow pyromorphite climbs the centre of this Guangxi plate in ragged sprays, short barrel-shaped prisms bunched into rosettes that read almost acid against the low cream and pale-olive crust covering the rest of the rock.

Pyromorphite is a lead chlorophosphate, Pb5(PO4)3Cl, grown in the oxidised upper levels of lead deposits where descending water reworks galena into something far prettier. It crystallises hexagonally, hence the stubby barrels, and carries a resinous to near-greasy lustre that suits the yellow far better than a glassy one would. At 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale it scratches easily, so keep it away from harder specimens in a drawer and never scrub the sprays.

The piece measures 6.1 cm × 3.3 cm × 4.1 cm and weighs 105 g. It is shown held in the hand, unmounted and without a stand — what the camera saw is what leaves the shelf.

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

About Guangxi

Guangxi, in subtropical southern China, is a major source of grass-green pyromorphite (the Daoping Mine) and a major tin-polymetallic and lead-zinc region centred on the Dachang ore field.

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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.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Lemon-Yellow Pyromorphite on Matrix, Guangxi, China
Lemon-Yellow Pyromorphite on Matrix, Guangxi, China
$35.00