Minium

Orange-red rich in matrix; Formation of minium at this locality is thought to be the result of Mine fires in the late 1800's and early 1900's
Origin: Central Mine, Broken Hill, NSW, Australia
Sample size: 1.5 x 1.5 cm
 

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Diederik Visser

Diederik Visser Minerals & Petrological Services

 

  
Bright red powdery coatings.
Origin: Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., Arizona, United States
Sample size: 2 x 2 x 1.5 cm
 

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Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

Minium on cerussite
Origin: Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Sample size: unknown
Sample owner: Steve Sorrell
 

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Steve Sorrell

Crocoite.com

 

  
Origin: Arizona, U.S.A.
Sample size: 7.3 x 5.2 x 3.2 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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