Mimetite, Quartz

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Superb, gemmy, yellow mimetite crystals to 7 mm are richly and attractively scattered on the sulfide matrix plate and are very nicely complimented by the multitude of sharp, oxide-stained quartz crystals on this uncommon and excellent combination piece from the Tsumeb Mine. The mimetites, while small, are way above average for this renowned locale. Well-crystallized quartz is relatively uncommon from Tsumeb and to have sharp crystals associated with gemmy mimetites, is indeed, exceptional and rare.