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Pyromorphite with Wulfenite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

 
Pyromorphite with Wulfenite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyromorphite with Wulfenite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

Pyromorphite with Wulfenite from Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania

DESCRIPTION:No. 27792
Mineral:Pyromorphite with Wulfenite
Locality:Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Description:Large block of quartz matrix coated on all sides with tapering, green pyromorphite crystals up to 1.5 mm. Scattered throughout are translucent, orange wulfenite crystals up to .9 mm. Wulfenite is a rarity at this classic mine! Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #15
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:.2-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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