Green Pyromorphite – Zschopau, Saxony, Germany

A classic pyromorphite specimen from Zschopau, Saxony, Germany, featuring a rich covering of green crystals across a contrasting brown matrix. Numerous small, well-formed crystals create a highly textured surface, with brighter crystal faces catching the light throughout the specimen.

The pyromorphite ranges from olive to fresh green, with a resinous to adamantine luster that gives the crystal-covered areas an attractive sparkle. The dense crystallization and natural variation in color make the specimen visually interesting from multiple angles.

For the collector, this piece combines the vivid green color for which pyromorphite is prized with the appeal of a classic German locality—an attractive old-world specimen that brings both strong color and mineralogical character to a display.

Minerals: Pyromorphite
Locality: Zschopau, Saxony, Germany
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Mineral Class: Phosphate
Provenance: Ex Rob Belcher (The Aesthetics Underground)
Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 5.5 cm