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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 40945 |
| Mineral: | Pyromorphite with Pyrophyllite |
| Locality: | Allah Cooper (Valcooper) Mine, Contrary Creek District, near Mineral, Louisa County, Virginia |
| Description: | Rich specimen of green pyromorphite crystals lining many cavities in vuggy limonite matrix with colorless pyrophyllite crystals to 1 mm. The pyromorphite crystals are hexagonal, barrel-shaped prisms. One of the best I have had from this new find. Refer to: Virginia Minerals, vol. 50 #2, May 2007 |
| Overall Size: | 6.5x4.5x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.2-1.2 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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