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1.9" Red-Orange Pyromorphite Formation - Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho
This is a beautiful formation of red-orange pyromorphite from the Bunker Hill Mine in Shoshone County, Idaho. The crystals have a stunning luster and would make an excellent addition to any mineral collection.
About Pyromorphite
Pyromorphite is a vibrant, often green-colored lead-based mineral known for its striking crystal formations. Belonging to the apatite group, it typically forms in hexagonal or prismatic crystals with a resinous to waxy luster. Colors can vary from green to yellow, orange, and brown, influenced by its chemical composition. Pyromorphite is commonly found in the oxidation zones of lead ore deposits, where it crystallizes into stunning clusters or "botryoidal" (grape-like) structures. Collectors prize pyromorphite for its vivid hues, distinctive crystal shapes, and rarity, as it's typically found only in a few locations worldwide.
Safety: 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.
Pyromorphite is a vibrant, often green-colored lead-based mineral known for its striking crystal formations. Belonging to the apatite group, it typically forms in hexagonal or prismatic crystals with a resinous to waxy luster. Colors can vary from green to yellow, orange, and brown, influenced by its chemical composition. Pyromorphite is commonly found in the oxidation zones of lead ore deposits, where it crystallizes into stunning clusters or "botryoidal" (grape-like) structures. Collectors prize pyromorphite for its vivid hues, distinctive crystal shapes, and rarity, as it's typically found only in a few locations worldwide.
Safety: 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
Bunker Hill Mine, Kellogg, Coeur d'Alene District, Shoshone Co., Idaho
SIZE
1.9 x 1.6"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#208040
