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Adamite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

Adamite from Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 43507
Mineral:Adamite
Locality:Mapimi District, Durango, Mexico
Description:Old specimen of translucent yellow adamite crystals on earthy red and brown matrix. The adamite fluoresces green under UV illumination. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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