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Adamite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

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Electric yellow adamite centered nicely within a vug of goethite matrix from Ojuela. Great luster and sharp edges, with slight translucency. Fluoresces a neon green under UV light. Good color contrast and in excellent condition. Ex: Gene Schlepp

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 9.0 x 7.5 cm
Added on08/15/2026
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2026

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—DanZ RockshopNot disclosed

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Adamite
Mineral guide
Learn about Adamite
zinc arsenate with vivid hues, sharp microcrystals on limonite, and bright UV fluorescence; prized by collectors from Ojuela, Tsumeb, and Lavrion.
Adamite
Regional guide
Adamite from Ojuela Mine, Mexico
Ojuela Mine, Mexico — adamite with yellow-green pinwheel crystals, blue cuprian and purple manganoan varieties, strong UV fluorescence, a top collector locality
Locality guide
Ojuela Mine
Ojuela Mine, Mexico — renowned locality for vivid adamite, legrandite, mimetite, and wulfenite; prized for color, crystal habit, and mining heritage.