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2.6" Mimetite Crystal Cluster - Congo
This is a cluster of mimetite crystals that was collected from M'fouati in the Bouenza Department of the Republic of the Congo. There are small hemimorphite crystal clusters scattered around the mimetite.
About Mimetite
Mimetite is a rare lead arsenate chloride mineral, often found in shades ranging from bright yellow to orange, brown, and occasionally green. Its crystals form in a hexagonal structure, typically appearing as prismatic or rounded barrel shapes, though they can also form in botryoidal or globular clusters. This mineral belongs to the apatite group and is closely related to pyromorphite and vanadinite, with which it can sometimes be found in mixed forms. Mimetite's vibrant colors and crystal formations make it a popular specimen among mineral collectors, as it is often highly aesthetic and eye-catching.
This mineral is usually found in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits, commonly associated with minerals such as galena, wulfenite, and cerussite. It can be found in notable deposits worldwide, including locations in Mexico, Namibia, and Australia, where large and well-formed specimens have been unearthed. Mimetite crystals are relatively fragile due to their lead and arsenic content, requiring careful handling. Despite its appeal, mimetite is not used in jewelry or as a decorative stone because of its toxic elements, making it mainly a collector's mineral.
Mimetite is a rare lead arsenate chloride mineral, often found in shades ranging from bright yellow to orange, brown, and occasionally green. Its crystals form in a hexagonal structure, typically appearing as prismatic or rounded barrel shapes, though they can also form in botryoidal or globular clusters. This mineral belongs to the apatite group and is closely related to pyromorphite and vanadinite, with which it can sometimes be found in mixed forms. Mimetite's vibrant colors and crystal formations make it a popular specimen among mineral collectors, as it is often highly aesthetic and eye-catching.
This mineral is usually found in the oxidized zones of lead ore deposits, commonly associated with minerals such as galena, wulfenite, and cerussite. It can be found in notable deposits worldwide, including locations in Mexico, Namibia, and Australia, where large and well-formed specimens have been unearthed. Mimetite crystals are relatively fragile due to their lead and arsenic content, requiring careful handling. Despite its appeal, mimetite is not used in jewelry or as a decorative stone because of its toxic elements, making it mainly a collector's mineral.
SPECIES
Mimetite
LOCATION
M'fouati, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
SIZE
2.6 x 2.2"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#148444
