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Adamite (purple) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite (purple) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite (purple) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite (purple) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Adamite (purple) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 68243
Mineral:Adamite (purple)
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Transparent crystals of pale purple adamite on brown limonite gossan from the famous find in the San Judas orebody. The adamite crystals are elongated form with chisel-shaped terminations and lustrous crystal faces.
Overall Size:23x17x10 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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