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Pyromorphite


Pyromorphite : Pb5[Cl|(PO4)3]

Photo Copyright © Russell G. Rizzo & Cal Neva Mineral Company  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
When one thinks of Pyromorphite and Idaho, the first thing that comes to mind are the spectacular specimens that were recovered from the Kellogg Mine. This well-formed specimen of Pyromorphite is from a very obscure location. Purportedly this mine ceased production prior to 1905. While I am unsure as to whether or not this specimen was found during the time the mine was operating or was collected after the mine ceased production, I think it is a moot point as this is one finely crystallized Pyromorphite specimen from a practically unknown location. This specimen features many well-formed Pyromorphite crystals to 4.5 mm. in size.
specimen size = 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 cm.

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