Adamite (stalactitic) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
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Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78308
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| Mineral: | Adamite (stalactitic)
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| Locality: | Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico |
| Description: | Stalactitic formations of lustrous translucent yellow adamite crystals on brown limonite gossan. The adamite crystals fluoresce green under longwave and dull green under shortwave ultraviolet illumination. Collected ca. 1980 |
| Overall Size: | 5x4.5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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