Pyromorphite on baryte Chaillac Ref455

Pyromorphite on baryte from the Chaillac mine France  (80's).

Dimensions : 61mm x 37mm x H : 56mm.

Weight with base: 221g.

Presented on a beveled acrylic base.

Physical characteristics and properties

Pyromorphite is a lead phosphate (Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl) with a color palette ranging from apple green to lemon yellow, sometimes even orange or brown.

Color: Bright green, lemon yellow, orange or brown.

Crystal system: Hexagonal.

Hardness: 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale, making it a relatively soft mineral.

Density: 6.5 to 7.1 g/cm³.

Clarity: Transparent to translucent, with a resinous or vitreous luster.