Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite

Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

Reference: 880

Pyromorphite from the Pennines is quite rare, the limestone environment generally produces carbonates where weathering has taken place. There are isolated occurances and this is from one in Arkengarthdale. The specimen shows individual stubby crystals many aggregating into stellate groups, all formed over an altered limestone matrix..

Formula: Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 45x42x19mm

Size: Miniature (M)