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Cuprian Adamite on Tsumcorite

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Nestled aesthetically in a shallow vug of tsumcorite are a few, equant, blocky crystals, to 7 mm across, of emerald green cuproadamite. Both species show crystals as sharp as you could wish for, and the association is unusual. It presents a wonderful display-quality perspective, for this rarity. Former dealer price of 1500 pounds, from a previous seller, by the way...

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 3.9 x 2.2 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.