Mimetite
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Tucson, Arizona, USAA thin, but solid, crystallized aggregate of Campylite - the unique variety of Mimetite found at Dry Gill mine in the Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England. This small cabinet specimen displays the classic barrel-shaped form of the crystals and has a wonderful, glossy, deep orange colour with yellowish centres. Unusually, many of the barrel-shaped crystals have grown together to form larger rounded aggregates. There are several areas of contact damage, some noticably so, but this specimen has wonderful detail and a hefty feel to it, and displays very well. The individual Campylite crystals reach 5 mm across, but most are slightly smaller. A single, white blade of Baryte, 1.3 cm in length, can be seen embedded within the Campylite. Overall, the quality suggests that this specimen probably came from the underground workings rather than surface outcrop.
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Species
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 2.7 x 7.8 cm
Listed on12/02/2024
Locality
SKUCC28511
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Learn about Mimetite
lead arsenate chloride crystals from canary yellow to orange; hexagonal prisms and campylite forms showcase color, variety, and localities.
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