Pyromorphite with Baryte

When it comes to untold diversity in the colour, structure, habit and aesthetics of Pyromorphite, Les Farges mine knows no bounds! I find this the most fascinating and wonderful of localities, whose output over its many years of operation has produced specimens which no one could have imagined. On this small cabinet specimen, curious crystalline balls of intense apple green Pyromorphite measuring to 1.7 cm diameter are prominently scattered over a Goethite-coated white Baryte matrix. Seven primary spheres dominate the specimen with a few minor balls scattered here and there. It is a quite superb specimen, whether viewed close to or from afar and will make the choicest of additions to any collection. Even by Les Farges standards, this is an unusual Pyromorphite!