Mimetite (1969)

San Pedro Corralitos Mine, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico
Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 3.7 x 1.6 cm
Start Time: 01/12/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/24/2012 6:00:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Discrete spheres of lustrous and translucent, lemon yellow mimetite, to 5 mm across, are nestled in a vug of limonite.The color contrast between the yellow spheres and the ocherous limonite is compelling. This is from the famous 1969 find and has a distinct style to it.

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