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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. 75603
Mineral:Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Sculptural S-shaped formation of lustrous translucent yellow-green adamite crystals with remnants of brown limonite gossan on the rear. The adamite crystals fluoresce bright green under UV illumination. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #165; originally acquired in 1997
Overall Size:5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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