Mimetite replacing Wulfenite
specimen number:
9851129
location:
San Francisco mine, Cucurpe, Sonora, Mexico
description:
Platy crystals of wulfenite measuring to 1.0 cm in size across the top of this matrix and in the process of being replaced by yellow crystallized mimetite. Some damage present as seen. Interesting pseudomorph specimen from this classic locality.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Mimetite):
Mimetite — Mexico
Origin: Congreso Leon Mine, San Pedro Corralitos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Number: (2262261)
Size: 7.0 x 7.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Mimetite — Namibia
Origin: Tsumeb mine, Otjikoto, Namibia
Number: (9302249)
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Mimetite — UK
Origin: Dry Gill Mine, Caldbeck, Allerdale, Cumbria, England, UK
Number: (9862008)
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Related by Location (San Francisco mine):
Wulfenite — Mexico
Origin: San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico
Number: (2242007)
Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Wulfenite — Mexico
Origin: San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico
Number: (2242064)
Size: 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm (thumbnail)
Mimetite — Mexico
Origin: San Francisco Mine, Sonora, Mexico
Number: (2242065)
Size: 3.0 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm (thumbnail)