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Pyromorphite

Pyr is Greek for 'fire' and morphe means 'form'.

Pyromorphite

Introduction: Pyr is Greek for 'fire' and morphe means 'form', falsely inferring that the shape is created by globules after it melts before being allowed to cool.

Distribution: The farm Uitsab 654, Kombat and Tsumeb Mines and Berg Aukas.

Composition: Phosphate

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Lustre: Subadamantine, resinous

Streak: White

Hardness: 3.5-4

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