Pyromorphite Crystals, Mt. Isa, Australia
Pale green crystals of Pyromorphite to a max of 0.3 cm. on matrix from the Black Star Open Cut, Mt. Isa, Australia.
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 6.2 x 4.5 x 2 centimeters.
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