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Piromorfita

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Piromorfita is a mineral with formula Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl, in the Fosfatos group. This specimen comes from Hunan, China.

Piromorfita from Hunan, China — Terrium

Description

Cristales verdes sobre matriz en cavidad.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0627
Internal reference
X0337
Composition
Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl
Name
Piromorfita
Group
Fosfatos
Category
Cupidium
Region
Hunan
Country
China
Etymology
From the Greek «pyr» and «morphé», “fire” and “form”, referring to the appearance it takes on heating.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Al alza

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