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TitleMimetite
DescriptionMimetite is a minor ore of lead and has the formula Pb5(AsO4)3Cl and a relative hardness of 4. It is a relatively rare mineral which occurs in the oxidized portions of lead bearing veins.
LocationGermany
PhotographerNessa Eull. 2001-11-26.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1058.
Key wordsMimetite, Germany
Tech details465 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1843