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Adamite on Limonite
Adamite on Limonite
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Diopside
Diopside
Merelani Hills, Lelatema Mtns., Arusha Region, Tanzania
Opal (polished)
Opal (polished)
Jalisco, Mexico
Quartz Var. Rose
Quartz Var. Rose
Lavra da Ilha Pegmatite, Taquaral, Itinga, Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Smithsonite
Smithsonite
Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Arusha, Merelani, Tanzania
Adamite var. Cuproadamite

Adamite var. Cuproadamite

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Locality
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Minerals
Adamite
Dimensions
9.2 x 3.5 2.5 cm
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
CUPRO3

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. 

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