Mimetite
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Gemmy and lustrous, brown prisms of mimetite are RICHLY and attractively scattered on CABINET matrix on this CLASSIC, OLD-TIME specimen from the famous Wheal Unity of Cornwall. The striking, 1.2 cm, isolated, skyscraper-like crystal looks like the Empire State Building! A very fine and historic specimen with minimal bruising. Easily over 100 years old.
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SpeciesMimetite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 7.0 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUK, England, Wheal Unity
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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