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Adamite var. Manganoan Adamite (zoned crystals) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

 
Adamite var. Manganoan Adamite (zoned crystals) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

Adamite var. Manganoan Adamite (zoned crystals) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

Adamite var. Manganoan Adamite (zoned crystals) from Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 81223
Mineral:Adamite var. Manganoan Adamite (zoned crystals)
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimí, Durango, Mexico
Description:Hemispherical cluster of lustrous transparent-to-translucent zoned adamite crystals with remnants of limonite gossan on the bottom where they were attached. The adamite crystals are yellow-green, with purple core zones of manganoan adamite (Mg-rich). Ex. Marshall Sussman
Overall Size:19x18x11 mm
Crystals:6-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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