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Danburite rough and cut
Danburite rough and cut
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Dioptase
Dioptase
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan
Olmiite on matrix
Olmiite on matrix
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Quartz var. Faden
Quartz var. Faden
Dara Ismael Khan District, Waziristan, Pakistan
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Arusha, Merelani, Tanzania
Tourmaline var. Uvite with Magnesite and Quartz
Tourmaline var. Uvite with Magnesite and Quartz
Brumado, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil
Adamite var. Manganoan (purple) on Limonite

Adamite var. Manganoan (purple) on Limonite

sold
Locality
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Minerals
Goethite, Adamite
Dimensions
2.0 x 2.3 x 1.2 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
ADAMITE4

When the water level dropped at the Ojuela Mine, in Mapimi, Mexico two years ago, Adamite was mined again for the first time in decades. I was lucky enough to find this piece amongst thousands, among recent production (I had to buy a whole flat just to get this one piece!). This Adamite is reminiscient of the famous purple Adamite find from 30 years ago. It is well formed and has unmistakable purple coloring. On the far right side there is a little "nipping," along the far edge. Overall this is a classic-looking specimen.

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