Details
ColorsBrown
SizeMedium
Dimensions7.1 x 7.9 x 2.9 cm
Species
Mim
Description
A very rich Mimetite from 5 Level at the Tsumeb mine in Namibia, displaying two generations of crystallisation. Covering all sides of a mottled cream, tan and pinkish Dolomitic matrix, first generation pale lemon, 1 to 2 mm Mimetite crystals are overgrown by much stouter and lustrous, mustard-lemon crystals to 8 mm. A patch of acicular pale green Smithsonite crystals covers an area on the back of this attractive Mimetite from Tsumeb.
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