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Adamite (Var: Cuprian Adamite)

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This mine is very well known for it's Adamite specimens, but some of the most highly sought after specimens of the Cuprian variety of Adamite are found here. This piece features dozens of sharp, lustrous, gemmy, rich blue-green color crystals of Cuprian adamite sitting on Limonite matrix. I've photographed some of the crystals under the micro scope to help show how superb the quality truly is. These crystals are very gemmy and lustrous with rich color, especially for the size. These specimens are not nearly as readily available as they once were, and they are truly some of the most significant Adamite specimens extant.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 5.3 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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