Locality
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This
specimen of PYROMORPHITE comes from the Daoping Mine in Gongcheng
Co., Guilin Pref., Guangxi, China. One of my Chinese suppliers brought
this and several other pieces to the Tucson Gem, Rock & Mineral
Show for me to choose from. They are from a recent find at the Daoping
Mine of really top-notch pyromorphite, featuring a lovely bright apple-green
color and large, sharp, well-formed crystals.
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Mineralogy
Facts
about gems, rocks and minerals
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Pyromorphite
shares the same structure with apatite and therefore crystals of the two will
have similar shapes. Pyromorphite also forms a chemical series with two other
minerals; Mimetite (Pb5(AsO4)3Cl) and Vanadinite (Pb5(VO4)3Cl). This series is
a little different than most chemical series which involve substitution of cations
such as calcium for magnesium. Instead, this series substitutes its basic chemical
units the anion groups; phosphate (PO4), arsenate (AsO4) and vanadate (VO4). Green
Mimetite or yellow Pyromorphite can make identification between the two difficult,
but usually pyromorphite is green and mimetite is yellow. Vanadinite is usually
red. Pyromorphite's main characteristic is its unique crystal habit of stacked
barrel shaped crystals that branch out in a way that is reminescent of some branching
cactus varieties.
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Metaphysics
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People
interested in metaphysics and crystal healing tell us that pyromorphite is a special
stone used in healing situations to enhance the energy of the other stones in
use. Those minerals placed in the energy field of this stone become further stimulated.
It is a stone for "victory" and it provides oracular and prophetic abilities.
It also stimulated personal energy and brings a freshness in attitude and direction.
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