pyromorphite

/ˈpaɪrəˌmɔrˈfaɪt/
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Definitions of pyromorphite
  1. noun
    a mineral consisting of lead chloride and phosphate; a minor source of lead
    synonyms: green lead ore
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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