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Mimetite with Brochantite on Quartz
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Cream to light brown and tan Mimetite crystals are richly aggregated and scattered over a flat plate of Quartz matrix from Wheal Unity at St. Day in Cornwall. Wheal Unity worked the same lode as Wheal Gorland and is associated with a similar suite of minerals, including Mimetite. The Mimetite forms as acicular prismatic crystals measuring to 6 mm, which are visually enhanced set against pale peppermint green areas of Brochantite.
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SpeciesQuartz, Brochantite, Mimetite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 10.4 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, Wheal Unity
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.Regional guide
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