CNM5 Mimetite

Pingtouling Mine, Bapu, Guangdong Province, China
3.6x 3.5x 1.8 cm

$495

A large cluster of mimetite crystals from the major find of 2002 .  This piece combines the luster and deep, bright orange color that made this find stand out with large crystal size.  The end result is a top miniature specimen

Since the initial find, these mimetites  have all but disappeared form the market.  The larger crystals, which were only found over a very short interval, are especially desirable. 

I have recently seen similar pieces appearing on other websites for two or even three times the price marked here.  

This one is actually from a Tucson show a couple years ago.  I purchased it when they were still being found, so I can keep the price comparatively low.

Better in person, you can see the distinct crystals.  In the photographs, everything gets jumbled together.