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Adamite

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Description
Locality: 
Ojuela Mine, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.30cm
Weight: 
54.00gr
Description

This is a fine, two-sided specimen: on one side nestled aesthetically in a limonite vug, there are complete crystals of lustrous, translucent, yellow adamite, which measure to 13 mm across; on the other side several individual Adamite crystals exhibit chisel termination on  sturdy gossan matrix. Classic from Ojuela mine in Mexico, one of the most classic localities for Adamite in the world.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Adamite

Formula: 
Zn2(AsO4)(OH)
Strunz: 
8.BB.30
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
3.5
Streak: 
white
Type Locality: 
Chañarcillo, Copiapó Province, Atacama Region, Chile

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The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 3 weeksfrom its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.