Adamite var. Cuproadamite

This long "fingerling," of Adamite was found during the 2008 mining season. The rare production occurred, following the drought in Mexico (fall of '08) that lowered the water level in the Ojuela Mine below the Adamite level for the first time in about 20 years. Cuproadamite, or copper-rich Adamite is far more rare than the more common yellow Adamite. This piece shows how the Adamite crystallized as part of a 'seam.' The crystals are a rich green and sparkly all the way around (including the back where it is black). It's an eye-catching specimen.