Galena pseudomorph after Pyromorphite Milky Quartz and rather etched

and rather etched

This specimen hosts dozens of sharp

which is somewhat confusing to me as there is a distinctive cut off point where one color/clarity stops and the other begins

and they are some of the most popular

Galena pseudomorph after Pyromorphite Milky Quartz and rather etchedWhen it comes to German classics, the iconic Pyromorphite specimens from Bad Ems are among the top of the list. These historic and signature specimens are known worldwide for their excellent size form and color. The majority of the specimens were mined in the mid 1800s and, while you can see them in old important museum collections, along with some of the best private collections in the world, very little material is available on the market today.