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Pyromorphite from Friedrickssegen, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

 
Pyromorphite from Friedrickssegen, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Pyromorphite from Friedrickssegen, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 33795
Mineral:Pyromorphite
Locality:Friedrickssegen, Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Description:Translucent green pyromorphite crystals with rounded surfaces that looks like the pyromorphite melted, but was probably due to the pyromorphite forming simultaneously with another mineral, now missing (or possibly acidic etching?). Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #195; Gift from Dr. G. P. Carlson, University of London 195
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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