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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. 56414
Mineral:Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Hemispherical formations of lustrous translucent yellow-green adamite crystals of brown limonite gossan. The surfaces of the adamite formation are composed of lustrous termination faces. The adamite crystals fluoresce bright green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:3.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:2-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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