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Adamite

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A crazy, unusual "ball" of adamite that is much more rounded and smooth than the usual "pinwheel" or ball-shaped cluster of adamite you might expect to see. In fact, this looks more like frosting on top of a cupcake, than a normal adamite specimen with sparkling small crystals in a round arrangement. It looks organic. I have not seen another piece quite like this. The cluster is about 4.5 cm across, and as you can see it has intense fluorescence too! Joe Budd photos.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 7.0 x 5.3 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