Mimetite var. Campylite (Greenbank Coll.)

Item Description

Discrete, barrel-shaped crystals, to 8 mm across, of lustrous green mimetite are aesthetically perched high on matrix. At least two of the crystals are also doubly terminated. From the historic Dry Gill Mine and ex. A. Walshaw collection, collected in their exploratory digs in the 1970s. Ex Greenbank Collection. This specimen was in Patricia's collection, specifically, at one time. Green is a rare color for this variety of mimetite, known locally as campylite. Valued at $500.