pyromorphite
/ˌpaɪroʊˈmɔrfaɪt/
noun
- A green, yellow, or brown mineral that is a source of lead and is often found in old lead mines.
- Pyromorphite forms in oxidized zones of lead deposits.
- Collectors prize pyromorphite for its bright green crystals.
- The museum displayed a beautiful specimen of pyromorphite from the local mine.