Pyromorphite

specimen number:
1052211

location:
Pribram, Bohemia, Czech Republic

description:
A classic example of lustrous green pyromorphite from the legendary Pribram mining district in Bohemia, this specimen features an attractive covering of well formed crystals to 0.4 cm in size, mostly concentrated across the top of the matrix, and some damage is present, as is typical for historic material. The specimen is accompanied by its antique 19th century label, which itself notes the piece as an "old find," underscoring its early provenance. Pribram is one of Central Europe's most important historic silver and lead mining districts, worked from the medieval period into the 20th century, and pyromorphite from this locality is prized by collectors for its rich green color, strong luster, and strong association with classic European mineral collecting traditions.

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