.8" Lustrous Forest-Green Pyromorphite Crystal Cluster - China
This is a .8" wide cluster lustrous, forest-green pyromorphite crystals from the Yanhshuo mine in the Guangxi Zhaung Autonomous Region of China. It has been mounted to an acrylic display base with mineral tack.
Pyromorphite is a mineral species composed of lead chlorophosphate with the chemical formula Pb5(PO4)3Cl. It sometimes occurs in sufficient abundance to be mined as a lead ore. It forms small, hexagonal crystals ranging from dark green to yellow and orange.
The lead in pyromorphite can be harmful if absorbed into the bloodstream by inhalation or ingestion. The crystals won't pose a health hazard just sitting on a shelf, but we recommend washing your hands after handling.
The lead in pyromorphite can be harmful if absorbed into the bloodstream by inhalation or ingestion. The crystals won't pose a health hazard just sitting on a shelf, but we recommend washing your hands after handling.
SPECIES
Pyromorphite
LOCATION
Yangshuo Mine, Yangshuo Co., Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang AR, China
SIZE
.8" wide
CATEGORY
ITEM
#260964