AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mexico > Adamite with Calcite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Adamite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Adamite with Calcite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 16774
Mineral:Adamite with Calcite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Sparkling cluster of yellow adamite crystals up to 3 mm with overgrowth of scattered white scalenohedral calcite crystals up to 6 mm. Only two small areas fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:7x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;