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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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 32687
Mineral:Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Vuggy brown gossan matrix with cavities lined with transparent yellow adamite crystals. The internal transparency of the adamite crystals is noteworthy. Areas fluoresce green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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