Mimetite Crystals on Matrix - NTS 045

Measurements:  48 x 27 x 22 mm

Description:  Small, pale yellow mimetite crystals cover most of a black metallic ore matrix. 

There is some damage to some edges where it was attached to other minerals.

Weight of Specimen:  27.3 g

Chemical Composition:  Pb₅(PO₄)₃Cl  (mimetite)

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (mimetite)  3.5 - 4

Location:  Tsumeb, Northern Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NTS 045

US $ 35