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Pyromorphite from Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho

 
Pyromorphite from Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho

Pyromorphite from Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho

DESCRIPTION:No. 44734
Mineral:Pyromorphite
Locality:Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone County, Idaho
Description:Grass-green hexagonal pyromorphite crystals on brown limonite gossan matrix. The pyromorphite crystals have an unusual color zoning with a thin, transparent outer layer that appears colorless and a green inner color throughout the inside. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #416
Overall Size:4x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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