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Cuprian Adamite

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A rich cluster of four lustrous, forest-green, monster-sized (for this habit) Cuprian Adamite crystals. Quite uncommon, the crystals in this aesthetic cluster reach up to 8 mm. A photo of this specimen may be seen on page 10 in 'Minerals of Namibia' by Shields and Frances Flynn.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.5 x 1.4 x 1.1 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 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia — sharp yellow to yellow-green crystals on smithsonite; prized for large crystal size, complex paragenesis, and provenance.