Pyromorphite on Baryte (self-collected by Paul Zerfass)

Les Farges Mine, Ussel, Correze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Cabinet, 11.8 x 11.0 x 5.8 cm
Start Time: 09/10/2017 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/14/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Radiating sprays of orangy-brown pyromorphite spindles dramatically and richly cover the undulating face of the sculptural and hefty large massive barite matrix on this striking example of this varietal from then famed Les Farges Mine. The rich coverage and form of the piece are remarkable. A choice example of this varietal, self-collected by Paul Zerfass # 890. Mass is 945 grams or 2.1 pounds.

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