Pyromorphite - Resuperferolitica Mine, Spain
Contributed by: Daniel C. Montero
minID: J1V-6K9
Date: May 6th, 2026
Locality: Resuperferolitica Mine, Minas Viejas, Santa Eufemia, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain (See on Mindat)
Size: 35 x 18 x 55 mm
Description:
Pyromorphite from the Resuperferolitica Mine, Minas Viejas, Santa Eufemia, Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain. These mines developed their maximum activity in the mid-nineteenth century, ending their work with the crisis of lead produced in 1912. Subsequently (1973-1977) benefited its tip by the method of flotation obtaining lead concentrate with a high value in silver (2500 grams per ton). In 1995, a group of mineralogists located in the southern gable of the already emptied reef of the Resuperferolítica concession, a large number of pyromorphite specimens were found, which were quickly incorporated into numerous public and private collections around the world.
Originally posted by Daniel C Montero on Nature's Rainbows in 2018.
Summary of luminescence responses:
Pyromorphite (Mindat) (RRUFF)
- Fluorescence under Midwave (305nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Yellow
- Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Yellow