Pyromorphite (Steve Smale Coll.)

Item Description

Densely intergrown pyromorphite prisms form a very aesthetic and sculptural mounded 360-degree miniature from the famous Daoping Mine. Sprays of desirable, lustrous, translucent, parallel-growth apple-green pyromorphite crystals comprise this solid crust from the major early 2000s finds at this famous Chinese locale. The prisms reach about 1.5 cm on this very showy piece and many of the crystals have hoppered terminations adding pizzazz. Complete all-around and nearly pristine for all of the crystal density. Two broken crystals are out-of-sight on the back and the piece has virtually no periphery wear. The scalloped bottom of the piece adds much character. Daoping is one of the world's great pyromorphite localities and this is an excellent example of this sought-after varietal with 360-degree presence. Ex Steve Smale Collection. Valued at $750-950.