noun
- plural of pyromorphite; green, yellow, or brown lead chlorophosphate minerals that form hexagonal crystals
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The museum’s mineral collection featured several beautiful pyromorphites from different mining locations.
- Pyromorphites are often found in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits.
- The green pyromorphites displayed distinctive barrel-shaped crystal formations.
- Collectors prize pyromorphites for their bright colors and well-formed crystals.
- The mining site yielded numerous pyromorphites alongside other lead-bearing minerals.