Gems of the North - Pyromorphite

Pyromorphite from Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria LIV.1992.217.AH

Pyromorphite from Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria LIV.1992.217.AH

Pyromorphite is a lead phosphate chloride found where weathering has altered lead minerals. Although this mineral has little economic use it indicates where lead may be and is prized by mineral collectors.

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