Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite

Hungry Hushes, Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England

Reference: 2135

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 aggregated stubby pyromorphite crystals of a matt lustre possible cause by a thin over-layer of plumbogummite.

Formula: Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl

Price: £20.00

Status: Available

Dimensions: 50x35x45mm

Size: Miniature (M)