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Adamite Var. Cuproadamite

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A gorgeous specimen with subtle overtones and colorations seldom seen together in the same piece. Sharp crystals! This is likely a very old piece, for this style. Joe Budd photos.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite, Cuproadamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.2 x 6.2 x 4.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNamibia, Oshikoto Region, Tsumeb

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 Tsumeb Mine, Namibia
from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia — sharp yellow to yellow-green crystals on smithsonite; prized for large crystal size, complex paragenesis, and provenance.