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Adamite on Smithsonite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite on Smithsonite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Adamite on Smithsonite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 12478
Mineral:Adamite on Smithsonite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Rounded knob of quartz matrix completely overgrown with botryoidal greenish-gray smithsonite(?). Overgrown on the smithsonite are sparkling 1 mm crystals of adamite. The adamite varies from colorless to orange. Very attractive, large specimen.
Overall Size:13x10x6 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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