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Pyromorphite (orange) with Cerussite and Mimetite(?) from Reids Vein, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

 
Pyromorphite (orange) with Cerussite and Mimetite(?) from Reids Vein, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Pyromorphite (orange) with Cerussite and Mimetite(?) from Reids Vein, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Pyromorphite (orange) with Cerussite and Mimetite(?) from Reids Vein, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

DESCRIPTION:No. 82100
Mineral:Pyromorphite (orange) with Cerussite and Mimetite(?)
Locality:Reids Vein, Leadhills, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Description:Lustrous translucent orange pyromorphite crystals to 0.5 mm on yellow microcrystals tentatively identified as mimetite, with a group of lustrous translucent colorless cerussite crystals to 1 mm. Orange is an uncommon color for pyromorphite. Collected by John and Robert Lawson
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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