Outstanding Phoenixville Pyromorphite

Outstanding Phoenixville Pyromorphite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Bright green Pyromorphite crystals in two different habits: classic hexagonal prisms with flat pinacoid terminations, and botryoidal aggregates to 6 mm diameter of lighter-green microcrystals. The botryoidal habit is rare from this famous mine.

Locality

Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Dimensions

6.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm.


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