Pyromorphite

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Pyromorphite

Roughton Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

Reference: 539

Bairstow's opencut produced some of the best contemporary pyromorphite specimens in England. This unusual specimen shows early green pyromorphite crystals partly covered with a later cream shell alongside completely cream pyromorphite crystals. Found in the late 1980's.

Formula: Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 60x50x30mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)