Adamite

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An excellent classic specimen of yellow-green Adamite from the Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mexico. Regarded as probably producing the finest specimens of Adamite, this superb example displays a crystalline botryoidal habit, with a pleasing play of light across the specimen, on a characteristic red-brown 'Limonitic' matrix. The Adamite specimen comes on a purpose made acrylic base.

Product details

SpeciesAdamite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions7.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm

Added on10/24/2024

LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

Current owner

Unknown Owner

Acquired: Jul 2026
Price paid: $7,500.00

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Crystal Classics	Not disclosed

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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.

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

Locality guide