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This selection of Pyromorphite Specimens are from the famous Geraldine Mine in Western Australia 

The Geraldine Mine, Ajana was located 55 km north of Northampton in the Murchison/Northampton District, Western Australia, Australia.

Forty eight lead and copper mines once operated in the Ajana district. The Geraldine Mine was the first discovered and opened in the Northampton region. It was discovered in 1848 by Augustus and Charles Gregory.

The State Goverment auctioned the land to the newly formed Geraldine Mining Company, and mining operations commenced in 1849. In 1851, Francis Pearson set up a temporary lead smelter at the site.

The mine itself was in the middle of the normally dry riverbed of the Murchison River. Numerous flash flooding since this time has covered the mine with sand and silt. Production fluctuated between 1853 to 1860, producing between 55 to 134 tonnes per annum.

Geraldine North Mine was operational from 1897 till forfeited for non-payment of rent in July 1903. The lease was immediately taken up again, then forfeited in July 1905. It was taken up yet again in 1906.

A 1906 inspection shows a main shaft to 50 metres. Crosscuts revealed veins 6 to 12 inches of 'black sulphide of copper', thick with native copper in joint planes. 

The mine used convict labour from the Lynton Convict Depot, the ruins of which can still be seen along the Northampton to Port Gregory Road. Ore was exported through Port Gregory, which is little more than a reef sheltered lagoon along the windswept coast. Mining ceased in 1878, and did not start again till lead prices rose in 1917.

For two years at this time,the mine was worked by Harry Gallagher. In the 1960's the mine was purchased by Joe Plaistow, although the shafts were not extensively worked. During this time a processing plant was constructed on the eastern banks of the river.

Pyromorphite:-

Pyromorphite is a rare mineral in the Apatite family, formed by the alteration of primary lead minerals, especially Galena, in an oxidized zone or supergene zone environment. Typically found as green, yellowish, brownish, greyish or white barrel-shaped hexagonal prisms, in clusters or as druses on matrix. The individual crystals are often modified or etched, giving a hopper-like appearance. This lead chloride phosphate forms a complete series with Mimetite (lead chloride arsenate), and also Vanadinite.

The name “pyromorphite” comes from two Greek terms: pyr meaning “fire” and morphe meaning “form.” Melted pyromorphite globules recrystallize as they cool, hence the name. German mineralogist Johann Friedrich Ludwig Hausmann chose the name in 1813. However, the first discovery came decades earlier.

Though some analyses happened prior, the first discovery credit goes to Swedish chemist Johan Gottschalk Wallerius, who found pyromorphite in Saxony, Germany, in 1748.

Wallerius had two names for it: grön blyspat for “green lead spar” and Minera plumbi viridis for “green lead mineral.” Within the next few years, a French name arose: mine de plomb verte for “green graphite.”

Because pyromorphite comes in so many distinct colours and shapes, it took time for geologists to realise all their specimens were the same mineral. \nMore names for “new” minerals discovered to be pyromorphite — some you may recognise from previous sections — include:- Polysphaerite, Nuissierite, Miesite, Cherokine, Plumbeine & Sexagulit and Colliete.

Pyromorphite is a stone that activates and links one solar plexus and heart chakra together. One’s will becomes infused with the love and passion we carry in our hearts, making any goal or desire become achievable. This stone takes the saying “if there’s a will, there’s a way” to the next level. One will find that inner strength, and determination within when working with this stone. Pyromorphite helps one channel this energy towards your current intentions and pushes one into action in pursuit of one’s dreams.

Use the energy in Pyrmorphite to help you focus your mind on your current intentions in life and be reminded of the inner strength you truly poses. You are the creator of your own universe, and your actions will directly affect your life. Pyromorphite will provide you with the “batteries” to help keep you going until you feel your quest is complete.