Pyromorphite, Brown Crystals, Morocco
A nice miniature specimen of sharp brown barrel-shaped crystals of Pyromorphite from Touissit, Morocco.
Pyromorphite is lead chlorophosphate, with a formula of Pb5(PO4)3Cl.
The name is from the Greek word pyr meaning “fire” and morphe, "form".
Measures 2 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 inches.
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