Pyromorphite specimens from Roughton Gill Mine, Cumbria
Green Pyromorphite crystals on matrix from the Roughton Gill mine.
Pyromorphite specimens from Roughton Gill Mine, Cumbria
Green Pyromorphite crystals on matrix from the Roughton Gill mine.
Pyromorphite is a lead based mineral that was once used as a lead ore - so careful handling is recommended.
The Roughton Gill mine eventually closed in 1894 after centuries of the local area being exploited for lead and copper - in fact, the mine is estimated to have been in operation since around 1319!
- #5 - 62x40x39.3MM - a small cabinet specimen with quite a fractured Quartz matrix and plenty of light green Pyromorphite.
Kamil –
Nice example from older collection.