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Pyromorphite from Little Giant Mine, near Mullan, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho

 
Pyromorphite from Little Giant Mine, near Mullan, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho

Pyromorphite from Little Giant Mine, near Mullan, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho

DESCRIPTION:No. 44663
Mineral:Pyromorphite
Locality:Little Giant Mine, near Mullan, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho
Description:Translucent yellow-green pyromorphite crystals scattered over front and rear of dark oxide matrix. The pyromorphite crystals are elongated hexagonal prisms with basal pinacoid terminations and secondary faces around the termination edges. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:4.5x4x1.5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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