Pyromorphite with Barite
specimen number:
2063227
location:
Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
description: The Les Farges Mine near Ussel in the Correze department of France has a rich history spanning from ancient Gallo-Roman workings for metal extraction to industrial modern operations. In contemporary times, industrial mining took place from 1974 to 1981 by the Societe Miniere de Correze, targeting substantial deposits of metal ores and barite. Geologically, the site features hydrothermal vein systems enclosed within local granite formations. The deposit is internationally celebrated by mineralogists for producing some of the world's finest, most diverse crystal specimens, particularly vibrant green pyromorphite alongside fluorite, wulfenite, and other secondary minerals.
Classic French specimen with yellowish brown crystals of pyromorphite to 2.2 cm in length coming off of a crystallized barite matrix. Some damage present as seen, all of the large prominent crystals have perfect terminations. Crystallized completely all around. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.
Size: 5.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (miniature)
Collection: Ray DeMark
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