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Adamite

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A very showy, 3-dimensional specimen of sparkly, gemmy, green to yellow-green to brownish-green adamite crystals richly covering the sturdy, vuggy, gossan matrix. Pristine, except for trivial periphery wear. Highly representative material from the Mina Ojuela and the Consie Prince Collection.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 5.9 x 5.1 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