Adamite
specimen number:
1402015
location:
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Mun. de Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
description: Superb yellow to slightly purple prismatic translucent sparkling crystals of adamite, the main one double terminated and 2.1 cm in length, scattered throughout a 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm matrix. In outstanding condition, a very fine showing individual large sharply formed crystals of the species. Previous label notes that this was formerly part of the Miguel Romero Sanchez collection and for some time was on display at the University of Arizona. Shipping weight: 0.34 pounds.
Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Tony Potucek
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