Mimetite
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A miniature specimen rich in pale canary-yellow Mimetite crystals from Mount Bonnie mine at Grove Hill in Northern Territory, Australia. Mount Bonnie worked a massive Cu-Pb-Zn-Au sulphide orebody, but is world famous for its Mimetite specimens. Mimetite crystals are abundant all over the specimen, but one 3.2 x 1.0 to 1.5 cm area is invested with well developed crystals to about 5 mm across.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions3.2 x 6.1 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/2025 | Unknown Owner | $300.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | 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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