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Adamite (Var: Manganoan Adamite), Adamite

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This superb small cabinet features isolated, glassy, sprays and clusters of purple adamite crystals beautifully scattered on the sturdy, very 3-dimensional, vuggy gossan matrix. Waxy, olive-green adamite botryoids are a nice contrast and compliment to this outstanding piece. This piece is from the one-time find in 1981. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 8.1 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

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