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Pyromorphite : Pb5[Cl|(PO4)3]

Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco

Sample crystallized with 6x4,5x3,5cm - August of 1987
 © Martins da PedraPhoto ID: 45564    View Count: 284

Pyromorphite : Pb5[Cl|(PO4)3]

Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco

Pale orange prismatic hexagonal Pyromorphite crystals showing concentric growth rings almost to a "poker chip" effect. FOV is 2 cms. Photo and collection of Lee Johnson.
 © Lee JohnsonPhoto ID: 254102    View Count: 9

Multiple photos availablePyromorphite : Pb5[Cl|(PO4)3]

Touissit, Touissit District, Oujda-Angad Province, Oriental Region, Morocco

Opaque but sharp, brown pyromorphite crystals on matrix. The largest distinct pyromorphite (middle of third picture) stands 1 cm tall. The pyromorphite terminations are flat, but the sides have interesting rectangular channels.

Specimen size: 10.6 x 10.5 x 7.8 cm (4.2 x 4.1 x 3.1 inches)
 © Steve HardingerPhoto ID: 257920    View Count: 9
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