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Mimetite

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Gemmy and lustrous, single and doubly terminated, acicular, butterscotch-colored mimetite crystals to 1.0 cm cover massive mimetite matrix on this Tsumeb specimen. Ex. Miljon Collection, a Tsumeb miner from 1945 to 1975. Classic, old-time and highly representative material from the Brent Lockhart Collection.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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