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Mimetite from Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

 
Mimetite from Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

Mimetite from Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 24967
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Rowley Mine, 20 km northwest of Theba, Painted Rock Mountains, Maricopa County, Arizona
Description:Many yellow-to-orange, six-sided crystal of mimetite on contrasting dark matrix. Looks beautiful under magnification. It is interesting to note that this mine is currently for sale. One of the best I have from this old find. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:7x4x2 cm
Crystals:.2-1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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