Mimetite with Calcite
specimen number:
8038767
location:
Potosi mine, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico
description:
Lustrous orange prismatic crystals of mimetite to 0.6 cm in length across the front of this crystallized calcite matrix. Slight micro-chipping present but still in very good condition. Mimetite crystals are quite gemmy upon close inspection.
Size: 9.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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