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Mimetite

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Another Mina Ojuela classic - this a LARGE specimen of deep olive-colored mimetite, of the usual cauliflower form, on limonite matrix. A very rich and large specimen for this material!

Product details

SpeciesMimetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 4.9 x 4.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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 Ojuela Mine, Mexico
Ojuela Mine, Mexico — famed for green-to-yellow mimetite on iron-rich gossan, often with bright wulfenite; a classic locality prized by mineral collectors.