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Adamite var. Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite var. Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite var. Cuprian Adamite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 45167
Mineral:Adamite var. Cuprian Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Lustrous transparent green Cu-rich adamite crystals lining complex cavities in brown limonite gossan. The adamite crystals look beautiful under magnification. The adamite does not fluoresce under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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