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Adamite (Var: Manganoan Adamite)

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Adamites in general are pretty terrific, but the holy grail of the species is definitely the purple varietal, which are so very rare. These were found just once, around 1984 if I recall. This incredible crystal is gemmy, has fine color, and has three perfect crystal faces as well as the termination. If you look carefully at the pics, you will notice that what seems like fuzziness is really some unbelievable double refraction within this gemmy crystal. Super large crystal! 3 x 1.5 x 1 cm

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Adamite
Mineral guide
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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