Adamite from Ojuela Mine, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

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Lustrous sharply formed crystals of adamite averaging 0.3 cm in size across the top of matrix. The color of the crystals shows neat zoning from purple to a yellow green. In great condition.

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SpeciesAdamite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions7.0 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm

Added on09/21/2025

LocalityMexico, Durango, Ojuela Mine

Current owner

Unknown Owner

Acquired: Oct 2026

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Weinrich Minerals	Not disclosed

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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.

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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

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