Mimetite
Posted by: Raymond McDougall on 06.19.2025 | Filed under:

Mimetite

Specimen # 103250
Mineral: Mimetite
Location: Tsumeb Mine, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Size: 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.6 cm

Description

A cluster of wonderful sharp, lustrous hexagonal mimetite crystals from Tsumeb. The crystals are colour-zoned, with deep golden-yellow in the centres and lighter yellow at the terminations. In excellent condition. This specimen was in the collection of Tracy Kimmel, ex. Mandy McAvoy. An absolutely super thumbnail of Tsumeb mimetite!

About Tracy Kimmel

Please Note: the colour representation in the still photographs has been carefully calibrated and adjusted to show an accurate rendition of this specimen in daylight (shade). The colours in the video are not similarly adjusted.