Mimetite
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A fine mimetite from the late 1960s find at San Pedro Corralitos, Mexico. Lustrous, translucent, yellow-orange botryoids totally cover the thin, sturdy, curved, gossan matrix. Nearly pristine. Highly representative, classic material from this one-time-only find in 1968. Ex. Robert Whitmore Collection.
Product details
SpeciesMimetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 3.4 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Chihuahua, San Pedro Corralitos
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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