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Mineral of the Month - Mimetite

Posted by Site Moderator Webmaster on Thursday, September 23, 2010, In : Mineral of the Month

Mimetite from Tsumeb, Namibia. Specimens and photo by – J de Jongh

Crystal system: Hexagonal Hardness: 3,5 - 4

Density: 7,1 – 7,24 Cleavage: Imperfect

Streak: White Colour: White, yellow, orange, brown, red.

Occurrence: A secondary mineral found in the oxidized zones of...