Pyromorphite

specimen number:
2063291

location:
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng Co., Guilin, Guangxi, China

description:
Lustrous green barrel shaped crystals of pyromorphite measuring to 0.6 cm in size aesthetic on a breccia matrix. This is in very good condition and makes for a choice miniature for this classic occurrence for the species. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark. From the very early 2000's.

Located in Gongcheng County near Guilin within Guangxi, China, the Daoping Mine is a celebrated lead-zinc deposit situated in oxidized karst limestone geology. Beginning in the late twentieth century, commercial underground mining targeted rich lead ore bodies, but the locality quickly achieved global fame among mineral collectors for producing world-class specimens of pyromorphite. These prized specimens are renowned for their intense apple-green color, exceptional luster, and pristine hexagonal crystal habits, making the mine one of the premier locations for fine mineral specimens in modern history.

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