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Pyromorphite on Galena from Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

 
Pyromorphite on Galena from Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Pyromorphite on Galena from Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Pyromorphite on Galena from Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Pyromorphite on Galena from Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Pyromorphite on Galena from Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

DESCRIPTION:No. 61879
Mineral:Pyromorphite on Galena
Locality:Susanna Mine, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Description:Heavy specimen of weathered galena coated on all surfaces with microscopic translucent yellow-green pyromorphite crystals. The galena supplied the lead for secondary crystallization of the pyromorphite crystals. Marshall specialized in pyromorphite. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #641; ex. John H. Marshall (1931-2008)
Overall Size:6x5x3.2 cm
Crystals:micro
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