Mimetite from Yanga Koubenza quarries, Mfouati, Mfouati District, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo

Exceptional orange mimetite specimen from the famous Yanga Koubenza locality, Congo, highly valued among collectors for its intense color contrast and striking crystal development. The specimen features numerous well-formed prismatic crystals in vivid shades of golden-orange to deep honey yellow, beautifully distributed across a richly textured iron-rich matrix.

The crystals display excellent luster and translucency, creating a vibrant visual effect under light. Their sharp geometry and attractive clustered growth provide the piece with outstanding dimensionality and strong cabinet display presence. The contrast between the bright mimetite crystals and the dark reddish-brown matrix further enhances the specimen’s aesthetic appeal.