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Mimetite

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Excellent lustrous rounded crystal groupings of mimetite to 0.6 cm in size covering the top of this matrix. The specimen is in very good condition. This is the classic variety of the species known as campylite. The specimen comes with several previous labels, these are shown at the end of the video and note that this piece is from the first part of the 20th century.

Product details

SpeciesMimetite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on04/23/2025
LocalityUK, England, Dry Gill Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2025Unknown Owner$1,270.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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 Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, England
Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck Fells, England - classic home of British campylite; mimetite barrels in quartz-manganese gangue, prized for color, form, and locality.