SKU: B_36_0049
This specimen of mimetite from Mfouati features a layer of small, glassy crystals ranging in color from cream to light yellow, partially covering a dark brown, rough matrix. The mimetite crystals form a dense, microcrystalline coating. Main features: color contrast between the light mimetite crystals and the dark matrix; color variation of the mimetite crystals. Condition: Very good, with no visible mechanical damage.
Price: 32 EUR (139 PLN)
Availability: In stock
Location: Mfouati Mine, Mfouati, Mfouati District, Bouenza Department, Republic of the Congo
Size: 39 x 19 x 27 mm
Weight: 24.5 g
Chemical formula: Pb₅(AsO₄)₃Cl
Crystal system: Hexagonal
Mohs hardness: 3.5–4.0