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Malachite, Pyromorphite, Cerussite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, 61 km south of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

 
Malachite, Pyromorphite, Cerussite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, 61 km south of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Malachite, Pyromorphite, Cerussite from Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, 61 km south of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 22518
Mineral:Malachite, Pyromorphite, Cerussite
Locality:Brown's Prospect, Rum Jungle, 61 km south of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Description:Velvety, green malachite overgrown on yellow-green pyromorphite with scattered crystals of colorless cerussite. It appears the pyromorphite grew over another mineral, now dissolved away. No damage. Sensel purchased the specimen from G. Hansen in 1978. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #BL823
Overall Size:8x7x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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