Manganoan Adamite
Unknown Owner
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The purple Manganoan Adamites from this mid-1980s find have become the stuff of legend, rare, beautiful, and highly desired. The classic Adamite crystals are long tapered prisms with a chisel termination. These crystals, which have a fabulous glassy luster accenting the light purple color, tend to be shorter and more broad than any I have seen. The largest of the crystals is 1.3 cm long and an amazing 1.2 cm wide at the termination. The other crystals are similarly broad at the top, creating almost a splaying fan for each individual crystal. Combine this with the gemmy deeper-purple tips, and you have a specimen that is nothing short of spectacular for the size. These specimens tend to go for frankly ridiculous prices. I have seen specimens not as good with an extra zero on them. But they DO go for the money because they are so rare, so beautiful, and so unique to this day. Few get to own a good one. For the size, this IS a great specimen with superior aesthetics. Wendell and I both valued it at $5-6k, to be frank. I am asking less.
Product details
SpeciesAdamite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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