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Mimetite from Mfouati, Mfouati District, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
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This rather complex and unusual specimen comes from a very limited discovery made in M'Fouati District, Republic of Congo, in about 2014. Cabinet in size, and very dense, this somewhat stalactitic aggregate of barrel-shaped 'Campylite'-like Mimetite crystals could easily have been mistaken from Dry Gill mine, were it not for its unusual associated species including, Hemimorphite and Willemite. Both form sporadic coatings of small crystals: Hemimorphite as glassy colourless to pale blue bladed crystals up to a few mm in length, and Willemite as tiny colourless hexagonal prisms. The Mimetite is exceptionally rich, forming the basis of the whole specimen and displaying a transition from mottled grey internally to glossy mustard-yellow externally. This is really unusual material, simply not seen available, and certainly not in specimens of this size. Ex Nick Hawes collection.
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SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.8 x 7.8 x 5.8 cm
Added on05/20/2026
LocalityRepublic of the Congo, Bouenza Department, Mfouati
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- May 2026
- Price paid
- $1,100.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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lead arsenate chloride crystals from canary yellow to orange; hexagonal prisms and campylite forms showcase color, variety, and localities.Regional guide
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