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Pyromorphite from
Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch Mine; Llawynwnwch Mine), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK


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Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch Mine; Llawynwnwch Mine), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
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Description
Comments:Brown xls to 2.5cms (XRD)with cerussite. Rare green micro xls.
Habit:Prismatic, and blocky
Colour:Colourless-white, shades of light brown, slightly purple.
UV Fluorescence:None
Quality of samples:Good crystals or rich for species - important (!)
Rarity at site:Rare
Confirmation
Validity:Confirmed
Confirmation Methods:XRD
Analysis Reference:NHM London
References
References:BMS Database, UKJMM 17
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Pyromorphite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Frongoch Mine (Bron-y-Goch Mine; Llawynwnwch Mine), Pontrhydygroes, Upper Llanfihangell-y-Creuddyn, Ceredigion (Dyfed; Cardiganshire), Wales, UK
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