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Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 30242
Mineral:Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Old specimen of lime-green adamite crystals covering both sides of brown limonite gossan matrix. Fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. The back side has well defined sprays of individual crystals. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #1781
Overall Size:7x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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