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Adamite var. Cuproadamite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite var. Cuproadamite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite var. Cuproadamite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 49977
Mineral:Adamite var. Cuproadamite with Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Sparkling blue-green copper-rich adamite microcrystals (commonly mislabeled as Cuproadamite or Cuprian Adamite) with colorless calcite crystals to 5 mm in cavities in brown gossan. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:micro to 5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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