Mimetite

Reference: 633

Interesting and attractive specimen from this famous location. Two generations of mimetite can clearly be seen, with earlier large crystals partially obscured by a dark manganese(?) coating on which are perched  a later generation of highly lustrous transparent smaller crystals of a rich orange hue.

Formula: Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 50x40x15mm

Size: Miniature (M)