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Adamite (pinwheel crystal formations) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite (pinwheel crystal formations) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite (pinwheel crystal formations) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite (pinwheel crystal formations) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 24577
Mineral:Adamite (pinwheel crystal formations)
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Flattened, half-round crystal clusters up to 18 mm diameter of yellow-green adamite on brown limonite matrix. The adamite is lustrous and so pure that the crystals do not fluoresce.
Overall Size:6x3x4 cm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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