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Adamite

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I first owned this adamite back in the early 1990s and was happy to find it turn up again, instantly remembered because of the interesting shape of the "wave" of adamite atop a nicely balanced matrix (I am biased, having done a risky trim on a bigger specimen using a hammer and chisel at the time). The cresting cluster of adamite curves around the top and is quite complete on the upper horizon. It is a gorgeous piece. As a bonus, it fluoresces intensely under UV light as shown. Joe Budd Photos.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 6.0 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
03/2026Unknown Owner$4,500.00
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 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