Pyromorphite
stock #0805-JM-445
Kamioka Mine, Hida-shi, Gifu Prefecture, Chuba Region,
Honshu Island,
Japan
6.3 x 3.9 x 2 CM (cabinet)
price: $1250
pre Tucson 2015 update
A rich crystallized plate of uncommon Japanese Pyromorphite, ex John Marshall collection. John obtained this specimen about 1962 as he was building his famed suite of worldwide Pyros. It is likely much older. These are rare to see on the market, and quite prized when available. The crystal coverage is dense over a 5 CM area, with a nice olive green color. Maximum size of individual crystals is 6 mm, the average perhaps 3-4mm with moderate luster. The backside of the specimen is also covered with crystals, tho not as dense and with smaller individuals so it is the back. A skilled trimmer could make 2 specimens if wanted. The condition of the front side crystals is mostly good but magnification shows a few broken crystals. Despite this it is a fine display piece from an uncommon locale.
An olive green crystal plate from this venerable old locale that is densely covered with free standing crystals. The condition is overall excellent but with magnification some very small damage can be found, mostly at the edges where this was removed. The Pyromorphites themselves show several habits including hoppered and tapered terminations. This specimen is a little lighter in hue than is most Pheonixville specimens, but it has the classic luster that is distinctive.
An amazingly long, curved chain growth of Pyromorphite that is a fine 360 degree display piece. Sharp, lustrous and in great condition this is a great example of this rare and esthetic habit. From finds at Daoping in 2008 this type of Pyro was a big surprise in the mineral world, the habit is uncommon and never before in such large crystals. Every side shows complex striations and the piece is a floater , it has crystallized on every side. Already a classic locality, this mine has reset the world standard for fine Pyromorphite.
Pyromorphite
stock #10.1-315
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng County, Guilin Prefecture
Guangxi Province,
China
7.6 x 5.5 x 2.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $750
Spring 2014
Bright lustrous Pyromorphite crystals contrast with the matrix and a druse of secondary Pyros scattered about. Great color, undamaged and real eye-catching. From early 2000 vintage Daoping finds, this type of specimen has not been found for years. This level of quality is typically more expensive when available.
Pyromorphite (fine hoppered crystals)
stock #AX-14B-123
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng County, Guilin Prefecture
Guangxi Province,
China
4.6 x 4.6 CM (miniature)
price: $975
Spring 2013
Top color, luster and with great esthetic form, these Pyros are up to 2 CM free standing above the contrasting matrix. There are 2 generations here, the smaller, lighter green crystals have a unusual prismatic pyramidal termination that is very uncommon. The larger deeper "electric" green crystals exhibit the hoppered form and "veil" structures that are classic for this location. In perfect condition by naked eye, with 10x magnification some very tiny broken crystals can be found. Displays well from all sides, this is a the sort of quality that made Daoping Pyros world famous.
Pyromorphite (well-crystallized, older specimen)
stock #0771-JM-2247
Sherman Mine, Burke, Coeurd'Alene District, Shoshone Co.
Idaho,
United States
7.3 x 6 x 3.4 CM (cabinet)
price: $740
Spring 2013
A fine old, classic Pyro from the Sherman Mine in Burke, Idaho found long before the modern discoveries at the Bunker Hill mine. From the remarkable John Marshall Pyromorphite collection. Unlike other Idaho Pyros, this has a distinctive color and habit that could pass for an early Phoenixville Pennsylvania piece! In excellent condition, the crystals reach 1 CM in size, filling a vug so densely the specimen is just about 100 percent Pyromorphite with just a little matrix. Rare to see any of this material on the market and super rare in this quality! The last photo shows the crystallized backside of the specimen that is nice but not the better display side by far.
Pyromorphite
stock #A0180-JM-2174A
Tanzfleck, Friehung Grafenwohr, Upper Palatinate
Bavaria,
Germany
4 x 2.4 x 2.7 CM (miniature)
price: $450
A German classic, bright, gemmy pyro crystals cover the surface of the sandstone matrix. Ex John Marshall collection. Nice "wet look" example of this classic location, and much better than the usual micro druze. Not often available as this mine has been closed for over 60 years and this piece is likely far older than that.
Pyromorphite
stock #4.2-458
Daoping Mine, Gongcheng County, Guilin Prefecture
Guangxi Province,
China
2.4x2.5 CM (thumbnail)
price: $40
A very well-formed and sharp cluster of hoppered crystals with good color. These are from the early 2001 finds and are simply great Pyromorphites at a super price.
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