mimetite
/ˈmɪmɪtaɪt/
noun
- A mineral consisting of lead chloroarsenate, usually yellow or brown, often found in oxidized lead deposits.
- The museum displayed a beautiful crystal of mimetite from a Mexican mine.
- Mimetite is often found alongside other lead minerals like cerussite and pyromorphite.
- Collectors prize mimetite for its bright yellow color and unusual crystal shapes.