Museum Collection
This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
Not for Sale.
Mimetite
Hat Yai District, Thailand
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| Classification |
Mineral |
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| Origin Location |
Hat Yai District, Thailand |
| Description |
A fine example of this classic, brilliant fire-orange material out of southern Thailand. New material of this quality is no longer being produced due to political issues and generally declining production. A fine sample from an unusual and sought-after locality for the species. |
| Luster |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Mimetite: Pb5(AsO4)3Cl
pentalead arsenic oxygen chloride *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Mimetite var. Campylite Wulfenite / Fluorite Fluorite Wulfenite Gypsum Tiger's Eye |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s):
apatite
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