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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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 60608
Mineral:Adamite var. Cuprian Adamite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Lustrous translucent green adamite crystals with remnants of brown limonite gossan on the bottom and a few areas on the top. The adamite crystals are colored green due to copper impurities and commonly labeled as Cuprian Adamite.
Overall Size:18x15x11 mm
Crystals:5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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