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Mimetite from Driggith Mine (continuation of Roughton Gill vein), Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

 
Mimetite from Driggith Mine (continuation of Roughton Gill vein), Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

Mimetite from Driggith Mine (continuation of Roughton Gill vein), Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 25574
Mineral:Mimetite
Locality:Driggith Mine (continuation of Roughton Gill vein), Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria, England
Description:Rich coverage of grass-green mimetite crystals on white matrix. The mimetite crystals look beautiful under magnification - tapering, translucent crystals with rich color. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:.5-1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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