Rare Plumbogummite Cluster – Daoping Mine, China, Blue-Green Pseudomorphs after Pyromorphite – 12 grams

Rare Plumbogummite Raw Crystal Cluster

Locality: Daoping Mine, Gongcheng Co., Guilin, Guangxi, China.

Quantity: 1 specimen. You will receive the exact gemstone shown in the photos.

10-point scale of mineral hardness: 5.5 (10 – Hard, 1 soft)

Dimensions: approx 1.5cm in height x 4cm in width x 4.1cm in depth

Weight: 12.7 grams

Treatment: Untreated, natural raw state

Care has been taken to ensure that weights and measurements are as accurate as possible, however please do note that these are only approximate.

Matrix: Many clusters are perched on a contrasting dark gossan or limonite matrix, making the colours “pop.”

Elevate your mineral collection with these stunning specimens of Plumbogummite, sourced from the world-renowned Daoping Mine in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.

These specimens represent a fascinating geological process where Plumbogummite (a rare lead phosphate mineral) has replaced the original hexagonal crystals of Pyromorphite, retaining its distinct “hoppered” or prismatic structure.

The Daoping Mine is the gold standard for this species. While Plumbogummite is found elsewhere, the structural perfection and vivid coloration of the Chinese material are unmatched. These clusters are highly sought after by collectors of secondary lead minerals and those who appreciate the aesthetic “architecture” of pseudomorphs.