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Legrandite with Adamite

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This large miniature specimen is a fine representative example of the extremely rare species Legrandite from its best known occurrence - Ojuela mine. Forming a flat plate of iron oxide rich gossan matrix the upper surface is quite richly covered in small well developed prismatic to bladed crystals of orange Legrandite to 2 mm in length. Ex David Hardman collection.

Product details

SpeciesLegrandite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm
Added on02/02/2025
LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$150.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Legrandite
Mineral guide
Learn about Legrandite
luminous lemon-yellow crystals with radiating sprays and glassy luster; rare, fragile, and prized from premier Mexican localities like Ojuela.
Legrandite
Regional guide
Legrandite from Ojuela Mine, Mexico
from Ojuela Mine, Mexico - lemon to orange-yellow sprays of glassy crystals in oxidized zinc-arsenate zones; prized for color and form.
Locality guide
Ojuela Mine
Ojuela Mine, Mexico — renowned locality for vivid adamite, legrandite, mimetite, and wulfenite; prized for color, crystal habit, and mining heritage.