noun
- a yellow, orange, or brown mineral consisting of lead chloroarsenate, typically found in oxidized lead deposits
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The geologist identified several specimens of mimetite in the abandoned mine.
- Mimetite crystals often display a distinctive hexagonal shape.
- The mineral collection featured a beautiful orange mimetite sample from Mexico.
- Mimetite is commonly found alongside other lead minerals like cerussite.
- The bright yellow color made the mimetite specimen easy to spot among the rocks.
- Collectors prize mimetite for its vibrant colors and well-formed crystals.