Pyromorphite

It's advisable to handle pyromorphite carefully to avoid generating dust and wash hands thoroughly afterward. When cutting or polishing pyromorphite, wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling heavy metal particles. Store pyromorphite in a sealed container in a well-ventilated area, away from children and pets. For those involved in crystal healing, never put it in your mouth.

The color of the mineral is usually some bright shade of green, yellow or brown, and the luster is resinous. The hardness is 3.5 to 4, and the specific gravity 6.5 - 7.1. Owing to isomorphous replacement of the phosphorus by arsenic there may be a gradual passage from pyromorphite to mimetite. Varieties containing calcium isomorphously replacing lead are lower in density (specific gravity 5.9 - 6.5) and usually lighter in color; they bear the names polysphaerite (because of the globular form), miesite from Mies in Bohemia, nussierite from Nuizière, Chénelette, near Beaujeu, Rhône, France, and cherokine from Cherokee County in Georgia.

Pyromorphite is a source of lead, though it does not occur abundantly and is not the most popular ore of lead. Due to its bright green color, it is a popular collectors item and gemstone that can be very expensive and desirable.

The phosphate was first distinguished chemically by M. H. Klaproth in 1784, and it was named pyromorphite by J. F. L. Hausmann in 1813. The name is derived from the Greek for pyr (fire) and morfe (form) due to its crystallization behavior after being melted.

Pyromorphite is believed to attract wealth and abundance, while unlocking your creativity and allowing for innovative ideas and critical thinking. The energy from this crystal is believed to facilitate happiness and support all aspects of a person's emotional and physical health.