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Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, near Bad Ems, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

 
Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, near Bad Ems, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

Pyromorphite from Friedrichssegen Mine, near Bad Ems, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

DESCRIPTION:No. 37009
Mineral:Pyromorphite
Locality:Friedrichssegen Mine, near Bad Ems, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Description:Bright green pyromorphite crystals on brown gossan matrix. Under magnification two distinct generations of pyromorphite are visible: first hexagonal hoppered-growth crystals with overgrowth of minute tapered acicular crystals.
Overall Size:11x6x5 cm
Crystals:.1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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