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Mimetite

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Nestled in a vug of limonite are large spheres of rich green mimetite, to 8 mm across. The back side has a druse of white calcite. The richness of mimetite on this piece, and its deep color and large formations, make it a very fine example of the find.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 7.7 x 3.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2025Unknown Owner$750.00
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.