Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico - image 1

Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico

Known as affectionate as"Big Bird". A canary yellow conglomerate of botryoidal mimetite crystals. Overgrown on a very fragile amount of limonite matrix.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite
Added on12/29/2025
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, San Pedro Corralitos
Current owner
Phil Mesa
Phil Mesa
Houston, Texas, United States
Acquired
Sep 2025

Owner’s note

Focal Crystal

Member since 2025

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Mimetite
Mineral guide
Learn about Mimetite
lead arsenate chloride crystals from canary yellow to orange; hexagonal prisms and campylite forms showcase color, variety, and localities.
Mimetite
Regional guide
Mimetite from San Pedro Corralitos
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Locality guide
San Pedro Corralitos
San Pedro Corralitos, Mexico — famed for luminous mimetite crusts and botryoids on rusty gossan, a classic carbonate-replacement locality prized by collectors.